NHTSA Recall 01V163000: Driveshaft (power train)
REXHALL INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 823 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Rexhall Aerbus.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V163000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | May 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes. The drive shaft bolts can come loose at the transmission and fall off. When the drive shaft separates from the transmission, the forward end of the shaft can drop to the ground, or come through the floorboards of the motor home.
Safety risk
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or the drive shaft contacting a following vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts. Owner notification began november 3, 2000. All vehicles have been repaired.
Vehicles covered by recall 01V163000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rexhall Aerbus | 1998, 1999 |
| Rexhall American Clipper | 1998, 1999 |
| Rexhall Rexair | 1998, 1999 |
| Rexhall Roseair | 1998, 1999 |
| Rexhall Vision | 1998, 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.