1985 National RV Dolphin
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 National RV Dolphin. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 National RV Dolphin. 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 have pin hole leaks and cracks around the old valve stem hole that had been welded. consequence of defect: driving with the inner dual rear wheels flat could cause a blowout, and possible wheel bearing or axle failure.
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