NHTSA Campaign 01V088000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. · Reported Mar 14, 2001 · 334 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1997 334
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1998 334
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 1999 334
AIRSTREAM CUTTER 2000 334
AIRSTREAM XC 1997 334
AIRSTREAM XC 1998 334
AIRSTREAM XC 1999 334
AIRSTREAM XC 2000 334

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V088000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.