Airstream Airstream 1977
Model Airstream made in 1977 by Airstream got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V192000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 6381 | 10/17/1977 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The l.p. gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. as a result, the l.p. gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: fuel; l.p. gas bottle assembly.consequences of defect: gas may leak from the bottle and, if an ignition sourceis present a fire could start, resulting in fire damage and, possibly, avehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V058000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | from 07/01/1976 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 2600 | 05/17/1984 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 05/04/1984 | 06/01/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 vehicles engine should stop working, the trailer could notbe stopped. an accident could result without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 052599 | 05/25/1999 | 606136 | Dealer awareness information regarding main door lock - k/t. *tt | 08/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/18/1977 | 1 | ||
| Banana phone says nobody ever uses these forms. *tr | |||