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2001 Sunnybrook 30FKS

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Apr 29, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Dec 21, 2000
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Sunnybrook 30FKS, most frequently naming the suspension and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension266.7%
  • Body & structure133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
00V358009

SUSPENSION

Dec 21, 2000
850 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.
SUNNYBROOK RV INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Apr 29, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE SPRING HANGER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *JB THE RIGHT REAR SPRING HANGER BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE BREAK TORE THE SPRING HANGER FROM THE FRAME TEARING THE FRAME METAL AWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REMEDIED AT THE SERVICE DEALER. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10065508
Incident
Apr 5, 2004
Suspension
Filed Oct 12, 2002

THE REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT BRACKET TORE FROM THE CHASSIS LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CHASSIS. THE MANUFACTURER SENT MY DEALER A MODIFIED BRACKET TO BE WELDED INTO PLACE. I TOLD THE DEALER I WANTED THE REMAINING SUPPORTS REINFORCED BUT THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REFUSED THIS REQUEST. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS TRAILER WHILE TOWING. MR

NHTSA ID
768363
Incident
Sep 2, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Jun 5, 2001

HOLE IN FRAME. THE WELD DID NOT BREAK. THE METAL WAS RIPED FROM THE FRAME.

NHTSA ID
9002746
Incident
May 16, 2001

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Sunnybrook 30FKS by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005011—
2001Viewing310—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.