NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Sunnybrook 31Bwfs Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Sunnybrook 31Bwfs has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sunnybrook dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Sunnybrook 31Bwfs. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Sunnybrook 31Bwfs owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Sunnybrook 31Bwfs, describing incidents dated July 3, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10031422 · Filed
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE FILLING THE WATER TANK TANK FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SUNNYBROOK/DEXTER AXLE/AXLES
NHTSA #00V358009 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported December 21, 2000 · SUNNYBROOK RV INC.
Potentially affected: 850 vehicles
Vehicles built June 12, 2000 – September 28, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
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