NHTSA Campaign 84V058000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY · Reported May 4, 1984 · 2,600 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1977 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1978 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1979 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1980 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1981 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1982 | 2,600 |
| AIRSTREAM | AIRSTREAM | 1983 | 2,600 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 84V058000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.