Vehicle recall 85V111000 · September 16, 1985
1979-1981 RBR RBR
Dual rear wheel assemblies may fail due to an inadequate adapter which may cause an axle to break, and improper maintenance of torque on the lug nuts which may cause the wheel…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Dual rear wheel assemblies may fail due to an inadequate adapter which may cause an axle to break, and improper maintenance of torque on the lug nuts which may cause the wheel studs to break. Consequence of defect: continued use of these wheels may cause serious damage and possibly an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace dual rear wheel assemblies and mount existing tires on rims that are currently being used. Also, provide stickers to be placed in a conspicuous location to emphasize the necessity to follow the recommended torque procedure.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: micro mini motorhomes built on Toyota chassis usingarrowcraft adapters on the dual rear wheel assembly.system: wheel assembly, dual rear.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V111000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 16, 1985
- Filed by
- R.B.R. CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Wheels › Multi piece
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