Power train: driveshaft Rexhall recall

The problem

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.

The risk

This could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or the drive shaft contacting a following vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the bolts. Owner notification began november 3, 2000. All vehicles have been repaired.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Rexhall dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V163000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.