NHTSA Recall 85V129000
Filed by GARDNER PACIFIC CORP.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1985-10-17. An estimated 452 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUSLY DAMAGING THE MOTORHOME OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE INSIDE DUAL REAR WHEELS WITH WHEELS DESIGNED FOR TOYOTA APPLICATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR DUAL WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MICRO MINI MOTORHOMES ON TOYOTA CHASSIS.