NHTSA Campaign 01V087000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. · Reported Mar 14, 2001 · 159 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1997 159
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1998 159
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1999 159
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 2000 159
AIRSTREAM XC 1997 159
AIRSTREAM XC 1998 159
AIRSTREAM XC 1999 159
AIRSTREAM XC 2000 159

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V087000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.