1979 AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM Recall

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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