Dolphin Dolphin 1982
Model Dolphin made in 1982 by Dolphin got 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: suspension and wheels. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V121000 | DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | from 12/01/1981 to 06/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 09/28/1984 | MFR | DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | 10/05/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles were manufactured with rear axles and rear bearings that are inadequate for the load that is applied on them. carrying heavy loads and traveling on rough roadways may cause deterioration of the bearings. when the bearings become worn, heat builds up in the axle and bearing, and may result in a broken axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The rear axle assembly including wheels and tires will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and motor homes assembledon chevrolet s-10 and gmc s-15 truck chassis.system: power train; rear axle and axle bearings.consequences of defect: a broken axle would detach the dual rear wheels,possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: when a wheel bearing begins to fail, it usually produces an audiblewhining and grinding noise. if you have heard such a sound, or start hearingit, have the bearings inspected immediately. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE86074 | DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | 08/18/1986 | 03/12/1987 | REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||
| EA84035 | DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | 09/27/1984 | 04/27/1987 | REAR SUSPENSION | 84V156000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA84035 | DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | 09/27/1984 | 04/27/1987 | REAR SUSPENSION | 86V154000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||