Does the 1981 Gardner Sunrader have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Gardner Sunrader recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gardner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Gardner Sunrader?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Gardner Sunrader recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Gardner Sunrader. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Gardner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Gardner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Gardner Sunrader recalls, newest first

April 12, 1991NHTSA 91V061000906 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result inan accident.
Remedy: Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Gardner Sunrader were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Gardner Sunrader years

Questions

Does the 1981 Gardner Sunrader have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Gardner Sunrader recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gardner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Gardner Sunrader?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.