Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V358009

Suspension

SUNNYBROOK RV INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V358009

Suspension

Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: SUNNYBROOK RV INC.
Vehicles affected: 850
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-12-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A BEARING OPTION KNOWN AS NEV-R-LUBE. THE OPTIONAL HUB UTILIZES A SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING WHICH IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A RETAINING RING THAT PREVENTS THE HUB FROM SHIFTING ON THE BEARING. SOME OF THESE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE RETAINING RING.

Safety risk

THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

DEXTER AXLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 800-400-2164 OR SUNNYBROOK RV AT 1-219-825-5250.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

20 model years across 19 models.

Model	Years on record
SUNNYBROOK 24CKFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 24FB	2001
SUNNYBROOK 26CKS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 26DB	2001
SUNNYBROOK 26FK	2001
SUNNYBROOK 27FKS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 27RKFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 28RKFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 29DBS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 29RBS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 30FBS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 30FK	2001
SUNNYBROOK 30FKS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 30RKFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 31BWFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 33BWS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 33FKS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 33RKFS	2001
SUNNYBROOK 33RLTS	2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.