Vehicle recall 85V101000 · August 6, 1985
1982-1984 RBR RBR
Under sized rear axles and axle bearing for load application were installed on these vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under sized rear axles and axle bearing for load application were installed on these vehicles. This may cause the rear axle or axle bearing to fail. Consequence of defect: failure of rear axle and/or bearings due to overload may cause loss of control and possible loss of rear wheels, either of which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace rear axle and bearing with proper size for rated load.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: micro mini motorhome built on Chevrolet s 10 chassis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1985
- Filed by
- R.B.R. CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
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