1983 DOLPHIN DOLPHIN RECALL - #84V156000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : MULTI PIECE
SOME OF THE DUAL WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE PROVIDED WITH FORD WHEEL CENTERS WHICH DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY ON TOYOTA BRAKE DRUMS. THIS IS DUE TO A MACHINE SCREW WHICH PROTRUDES FROM THE DRUM. THE MISMATING OF WHEELS WITH BRAKE DRUMS CAN CAUSE STRESS CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING LUGS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1983 DOLPHIN DOLPHIN |
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| Manufacturer |
DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1982 - 3/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/1985 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/14/1984 |
| # Affected |
100 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE DUAL WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE PROVIDED WITH FORD WHEEL CENTERS WHICH DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY ON TOYOTA BRAKE DRUMS. THIS IS DUE TO A MACHINE SCREW WHICH PROTRUDES FROM THE DRUM. THE MISMATING OF WHEELS WITH BRAKE DRUMS CAN CAUSE STRESS CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING LUGS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES; MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITHCUSTOM AND COMMERICIAL DUAL REAR WHEELS AND BUILT ON TOYOTA CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT INWHEEL FAILURE, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1983 DOLPHIN DOLPHIN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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