Vehicle recall 91V060000 · April 12, 1991

National RV Dolphin and Sea Breeze

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.

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

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.
Notes: System: rear axle; single axle with dual rear wheels.vehicle description: micro-mini motorhomes built on Toyota camper cab-chassisequipped with aftermarket dual rear wheels on a rear axle designed for singlewheels.note: repairs will be done at no cost to owners of vehicles when the firstpurchase date is within eight years of the date of notification. Vehicles firstpurchased beyond this period will be repaired at reduced price.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V060000
Reported to NHTSA: April 12, 1991
Filed by: NATIONAL RV, INC.
Owner notification: December 15, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 91V060000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

National RV Dolphin (1978-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978
National RV Sea Breeze (1978-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978

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