1998 AIRSTREAM XC Recalls (3)

Campaign:
01V086000 on 03/21/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured:
01/31/1997 - 06/29/2000
Affected:
298
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the anti-lock braking system (abs) rear brake valves can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging downward.
Consequence:
This will result in automatic application of the emergency brake causing a rapid deceleration and stopping of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V087000 on 03/21/2001
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1997 - 06/29/2000
Affected:
159
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the liquid propane gas (lpg) lines can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging down, resulting in leakage.
Consequence:
Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V088000 on 03/21/2001
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
01/31/1997 - 06/29/2000
Affected:
334
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the rear floor support leg attachments could fail, causing force to the lpg line fittings and could result in leakage.
Consequence:
Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will re-enforce the rear floor support with a support leg welded to a steel tube. the old legs will be left in place and the new support leg fitted over the floor support tube, and the support welded in place at the floor support tube and the chassis rail. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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