1978 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 78V128000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:front:shock absorber
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 04/30/1978
- Affected:
- 986
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum hydraulic discbrakes.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: loss of brakes could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the towing vehicle"s brakes will have to be relied upon should trailer"sbrakes be lost. therefore, extreme caution should be taken in transporting thevehicle to the nearest dealer, especially when driving over rough roads.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 78V085000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 12/31/1977
- Affected:
- 1,735
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: structure; door assembly, lock.consequences of defect: this condition could allow a passenger to fall out ofthe vehicle while in motion, resulting in severe personal injury.
- 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.
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