1977 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recalls (2)

Campaign:

77V192000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank assembly

Affected:

6,381

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: fuel; l.p. gas bottle assembly.consequences of defect: gas may leak from the bottle and, if an ignition sourceis present a fire could start, resulting in fire damage and, possibly, avehicle accident.

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Campaign:

84V058000 on 05/31/1984

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

Manufactured:

06/30/1976 - 10/31/1983

Affected:

2,600

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum disc brakes.system: brakes; vacuum reservoir tank.consequences of defect: rust eventually results in pin holes in the tank. theresulting air leaks will cause the break-away feature and reservoir braking tofail. if the towing vehicle"s engine should stop working, the trailer could notbe stopped. an accident could result without prior warning.

1977 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM TSB

Bulletin:

052599

Component:

171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Summary:

Dealer awareness information regarding main door lock - k/t. *tt

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