Known Recalls

Model year record

1980 SUNLINE Solaris

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 81V024000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
SUNLINE COACH COMPANY
Vehicles affected
331
Reported to NHTSA
1981-01-03
Owners notified
1981-03-20

Defect description

THE USE OF THE DUAL WHEEL ADAPTOR ON THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE SHAFT COULD BREAK AT THE ROLLER BEARING, WITHOUT WARNING, ALLOWING THE REAR TIRE AND WHEEL TO ROLL FREE FROM THE MOTOR HOME.

Manufacturer remedy

REAR AXLES, BEARINGS, AND SEALS WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, DUAL WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SINGLE SIDE WHEELS. MODIFICATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires311,225 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—

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.