1983 Gardner Sunrader
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Gardner Sunrader. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Gardner Sunrader. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result inan accident.
Remedy
Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies.
Dual rear wheels may fail due to a set screw in the toyota design rear wheel drum which causes the wheel to crack in and around the bolt pattern with center section. consequence of defect: continued use of the these wheels…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace inside dual rear wheels with wheels designed for toyota application.
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