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NHTSA recall 84V121000

Suspension › Rear

Dolphin Dolphin

Reported Oct 5, 198454 vehicles affectedDOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.Built Dec 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1983

The defect

Vehicles were manufactured with rear axles and rear bearings that are inadequate for the load that IS applied on them. Carrying heavy loads and traveling on rough roadways may cause deterioration of the bearings. When the bearings become worn, heat builds up in the axle and bearing, and may result in a broken axle.

The remedy

The rear axle assembly including wheels and tires will be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dolphin Dolphin
19821983

Notes

Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and motor homes assembledon chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15 truck chassis.system: power train; rear axle and axle bearings.consequences of defect: a broken axle would detach the dual rear wheels,possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: when a wheel bearing begins to fail, it usually produces an audiblewhining and grinding noise. If you have heard such a sound, or start hearingit, have the bearings inspected immediately.