Engineering Analysis · Closed

REAR SUSPENSION

Action number

EA84035

Opened

Sep 27, 1984

Closed

Apr 27, 1987

Outcome

Recall 86V154000

Manufacturer: NATIONAL R.V. INC.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 86V154000.

Campaign 86V154000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Summary:national (formerly dolphin) is the largest micro-mini motorhome manufacturer.since 1980 all their vehicles have been 20 ft or greater, requiring extended frames and aftermarket dual rear wheel conversions.national has built on toyota, nissan and chevrolet mini truck chassis.national has upgraded the gvwr of their units after conducting come fmvss 105 brake compliance tests.analysis:receipt of failure reports indicates that national's reliance on the brake compliance testing is not sufficient and that the vehicles are overloaded.status:defect review panel held on 4/27/87. Closed this ea and opened investigative case c87-001-001.======

Vehicles under investigation

1978 Dolphin Dolphin1979 Dolphin Dolphin1980 Dolphin Dolphin1981 Dolphin Dolphin1982 Dolphin Dolphin1983 Dolphin Dolphin1984 Dolphin Dolphin1985 National RV Sea Breeze

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.