Gardner Sunrader (1978) – 91V061000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

GARDNER

Model Of Vehicle

SUNRADER

Year

1978

Recall Campaign Number

91V061000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

A Broken Axle Will Cause Separation Of The Dual Rearwheel Assembly From The Motorhome, Causing Loss Of Control Which Could Result Inan Accident.

Fix Defect

Replace Rear Axle Assemblies With Full-Floating Rear Axle Assemblies.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Gardner Pacific Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19780101

End Of Manufacture

19860101

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

906

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Gardner Pacific Corp.

Date Report Received

19910412

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard