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1984 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. the electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.

1983 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1983 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. the electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.

1982 Airstream Airstream

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

trailing arm will be replaced with a modified leaf spring at no charge to owner.

1982 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1982 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. the electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.

1981 Airstream Airstream

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf

Consequence of Defect

there is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

trailing arm will be replaced with a modified leaf spring at no charge to owner.

1981 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1981 Airstream Airstream

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

there may be a missing duct collar between upper and lower air conditioner units. on units with optional heating capabilities, if the blower fails, the excess heat produced will not be contained in the area of the safety limit switch.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

missing duct collars will be installed without charge to owners.

1980 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1979 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1978 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1978 Airstream Airstream

Component

Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

the upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.

1978 Airstream Airstream

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.

1978 Airstream Airstream

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the l.p. gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. as a result, the l.p. gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner.

1977 Airstream Airstream

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

the brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. the vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. the rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. in addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

1977 Airstream Airstream

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the l.p. gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. as a result, the l.p. gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner.

1969 Airstream Airstream

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes