Sunnybrook 33bws
Model 33bws made by Sunnybrook got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2001
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V358009 | SUNNYBROOK RV INC. | from 06/12/2000 to 09/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 850 | ODI | SUNNYBROOK RV INC. | 12/21/2000 | 06/06/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with dexter axles that were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. the optional hub utilizes a sealed cartridge bearing which is held in place with a retaining ring that prevents the hub from shifting on the bearing. some of these axle assemblies were produced without the retaining ring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the retaining ring can allow the hub to shift inward and may result in brake interference or tire contact to the vehicle structure. braking problems can result in a loss of control of the vehicle. tire contact to the vehicle structure can result in overheating and potentially lead to a fire or cause the tire to blowout. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dexter axle will notify owners. owner notification began october 26, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 800-400-2164 or sunnybrook rv at 1-219-825-5250.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/09/2002 | 1 | 05/15/2001 | |
| Right rear spring hanger ripped from frame leaving a hole in the frame. with this hanger not attached to frame this allowed rear axle to move 2 to 3 inchs forward and rearward. this also put addition stress on the center hanger and also on both springs on this side, if the rear spring had broken or the center hanger had given way the rear axle would have turn around under the trailer. | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 07/09/2002 | 1 | 05/15/2001 | |
| Right rear spring hanger ripped from frame leaving a hole in the frame. with this hanger not attached to frame this allowed rear axle to move 2 to 3 inchs forward and rearward. this also put addition stress on the center hanger and also on both springs on this side, if the rear spring had broken or the center hanger had given way the rear axle would have turn around under the trailer. | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 09/27/2003 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle tire equipment lost air pressure.*mr (nar) *cb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | HUNTSVILLE | 35816 | MADISON RV CENTER INC. | (256) 837-3881 |