IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1978 DOLPHIN MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL HUB AND AXLE FAILED. THE EXCESSIVE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND THE WHEEL HUB TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 83,000.THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
1978 Dolphin Motor Home
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reportsWHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY REAR WHEEL SEPARATED DUE TO BROKE LUGS: NUTS TO THE DRUMS SHEARING OFF. BOTH WHELS CAME OFF. MANUFACTER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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