Recall 91V-061: 1978–1986 Gardner Sunrader
GARDNER PACIFIC CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 1991, covering about 906 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result inan accident.
The fix
Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies.
Notes
System: rear axle; single axle with dual rear wheels.vehicle description: micro-mini motorhomes built on toyota camper cab-chassisequipped with aftermarket dual rear wheels on a rear axle designed for singlewheels.note: repairs will be done at no cost to owners of vehicles when the firstpurchase date is within eight years of the date of notification. Vehicles firstpurchased beyond this period will be repaired at reduced prices. Also, sunradermotorhomes made by sunrader, incorporated of elkhart indiana, which is out ofbusiness, are not products of the gardner-pacific corporation and are notincluded in this recall.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GARDNER PACIFIC CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Axle Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 91V061000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Sunrader | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 91V-061?
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.
How is recall 91V-061 fixed?
Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.