Dolphin Dolphin 1983

Model Dolphin made in 1983 by Dolphin got 4 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, wheels. The car had some investigations: suspension, wheels. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, wheels.

Dolphin year 1983

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

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
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.
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
84V156000	DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.	from 11/01/1982 to 03/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	100	11/14/1984	ODI	DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.	12/05/1984	01/07/1985
Defect Summary	Some of the dual wheel assemblies were provided with ford wheel centers which do not seat properly on toyota brake drums. this is due to a machine screw which protrudes from the drum. the mismating of wheels with brake drums can cause stress cracking around the mounting lugs.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles; motor homes equipped withcustom and commericial dual rear wheels and built on toyota chassis.system: suspension; rear wheels.consequences of defect: if left uncorrected this condition could result inwheel failure, a loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

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	86V154000
	There is no summary currently available
EA84035	DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC.	09/27/1984	04/27/1987	REAR SUSPENSION	84V156000
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY

	Rear axle assembly failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts. also, rear dual wheel has a cracked rim due to welding. 91v060000 *ak

	Power train; axle assembly no parts. please describe. 91v060000 *ak

	Power train; axle assembly no parts. please describe. 91v060000 *ak
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE

	Rear axle assembly failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts. also, rear dual wheel has a cracked rim due to welding. 91v060000 *ak