Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 93V-120 · 1993 National Dolphin 32-D
NATIONAL RV, INC. recall 93V-120 covers 95 1993 National Dolphin 32-D for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HINGES ATTACHING THE WHEEL CARRIER TO THE MOTORHOME CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL AND CARRIER SEPARATING FROM THE MOTORHOME.
The risk
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL CARRIER AND WHEEL CAN CREATE AHAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES IN THE ROADWAY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NOT WELDED CORRECTLY, WILL EITHER REWELD THE HINGES OR BOLT THE HINGES TO THE ANGLE IRON.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE CARRIER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTES: UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE, VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD INSPECT THE WHEEL CARRIERUNDER THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS TO SEE IF THE WHEEL CAN BE ROCKED ON ITS CARRIER.IF MOVEMENT IS DETECTED, TEMPORARY SHIMS SHOULD BE PLACED BETWEEN THE WHEEL ANDCHASSIS RAILS TO STOP THE ROCKING, OR REMOVE THE SPARE WHEEL FROM THE CARRIERUNTIL THE CORRECTION IS MADE.IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED SERVICE DATE,AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OFCHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT ORNONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL RV SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-995-2558.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1993 to June 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.