Vehicle recall 80V022000 · February 26, 1980

Revcon Buckingham, Camelot and 3 more models

The output shaft of the drive train transfer box may have been constructed of incorrectly specified steel.

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

Summary: The output shaft of the drive train transfer box may have been constructed of incorrectly specified steel. Under certain circumstances the shaft may break free at the transfer case end.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective drive transfer box with a new type at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: motor homes.system: power train; drive transfer box.consequences of defect: a failure of this shaft would cause an immediate lossof driving power. The vehicle will appear to coast. This could cause a vehicleaccident in the presence of traffic.note: if failure occurs, the ignition key should not be turned off until thevehicle has stopped completely. This causes loss of power to power brakes andsteering and may also lock the steering wheel.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V022000
Reported to NHTSA: February 26, 1980
Filed by: REVCON, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: March 8, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 142
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 80V022000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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