RV Pro 10/8/2018 Publication GDRV Recalls

[offtohavasu]

Yep, it's always someone else's fault. I guess it's a good thing auto manufacturers haven't got the masses brainwashed when a component supplied by an outside vendor is defective. Just imagine ten's of thousands of car owners lined up outside the Takata headquarters demanding a new air bag.

But he's simply pointing it wouldn't have been caught on the inspection as you noted. Doesn't matter who's fault it is, the inspection wouldn't have picked it up. As noted, the axles are already assembled.

[carnolddsm]

I'm surprised these units made it to the dealer without failing.

Noticed from the provided link Forest River was also bit by the bearing issue.

[minnow101]

Wonder how many other manufacturers beside FR and Gd are affected? It might be hard to source a new axle for the next several months if the vendor has to keep RV production lines stocked as well replacing damaged axles.

[TucsonJim]

Wonder how many other manufacturers beside FR and Gd are affected? It might be hard to source a new axle for the next several months if the vendor has to keep RV production lines stocked as well replacing damaged axles.

Dexter sent a letter to the NHTSA saying that up to 9,350 units are potentially affected. According the the letter, it's only the 4,400# axles, so I'm not sure why the Reflection travel trailers may be involved because I believe the smallest axle on those models is 5,200#.

https://oemdtc.com/1496/missing-bear...-trailer-axles

Jim

[Canyonlight]

Strange wording to say the least. The missing bearings may cause the bearing to overheat? How can it overheat if it's missing? I looked at the actual recall notice on the NHTSB and the title states "Missing Bearing Races". Here's a copy:



Jim

Jim - thanks, for posting the accurate information. The inside bearing missing did not seem possible to get this far but a missing race does (and apparently has at thousands when considering the other manufactures affected as well noted in your other posts.) Still quite amazed by this but stuff does happen. The key will be to see what happens next. This is where GDRV has impressed over and over.

Dan

[minnow101]

Who else thinks a few executives over at LCI are at the very least snickering over this.

[Canyonlight]

Who else thinks a few executives over at LCI are at the very least snickering over this.

Or maybe they are discussing the recent axle assembly hires from Dexter......whoops !

Dan

[offtohavasu]

Who else thinks a few executives over at LCI are at the very least snickering over this.

Conspiracy Theory: They planted a mole in Dexter. Dun dun dunnnnnnn.

[Hokensalem]

If the bearing race were to be missing you would know it when you pulled off the lot. 1. It would be very visibly noticeable because the wheel would be cock-eyed. 2. You would hear it grinding.

[steve gravelle]

It is possible you would hear it, but the drum would be somewhat supported by riding on the brake shoes. Another reason to insist the dealer pull the wheels and drums to verify all bearing parts and seals are properly installed.