NHTSA Recall 91V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V059000; Date: Apr. 12, 1991
A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Coachmen Coachmen; 1985 Coachmen Coachmen; 1986 Coachmen Coachmen; 1984 Coachmen MRV; 1985 Coachmen MRV; 1986 Coachmen MRV; 1984 Coachmen Shasta; 1985 Coachmen Shasta; 1986 Coachmen Shasta; 1984 Coachmen Travelmaster; 1985 Coachmen Travelmaster; 1986 Coachmen Travelmaster
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company
Affected Units:: 967
Recall Summary:
Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.
How to Fix:
Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. Also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-Mini motorhomes.
Recall Notes:
System: rear axle; single axle with dual rear wheels. Vehicle description: micro-Mini motorhomes built on Toyota camper cab-chassisequipped with aftermarket dual rear wheels on rear axle designed for singlewheels.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1991
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