Vehicle recall 84V156000 · December 5, 1984

1983 Dolphin Dolphin

Some of the dual wheel assemblies were provided with Ford wheel centers which do not seat properly on Toyota brake drums.

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

Summary: Some of the dual wheel assemblies were provided with Ford wheel centers which do not seat properly on Toyota brake drums. This is due to a machine screw which protrudes from the drum. The mismating of wheels with brake drums can cause stress cracking around the mounting lugs.
Remedy: Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles; motor homes equipped withcustom and commericial dual rear wheels and built on Toyota chassis.system: suspension; rear wheels.consequences of defect: if left uncorrected this condition could result inwheel failure, a loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V156000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1984
Filed by: DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.
Owner notification: November 14, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Wheels › Multi piece

Recall 84V156000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Dolphin Dolphin (1983): 1983

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