Airstream Airstream 1978

Model Airstream made in 1978 by Airstream got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic.

Airstream year 1978

Recalls

Model 1978

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
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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
78V085000	BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY	from 08/01/1977 to 01/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	1735	04/07/1978	ODI	AIRSTREAM, INC.	04/19/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.
Notes	Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: structure; door assembly, lock.consequences of defect: this condition could allow a passenger to fall out ofthe vehicle while in motion, resulting in severe personal injury.
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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
78V128000	BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY	from 08/01/1977 to 05/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	986	05/26/1978	MFR	AIRSTREAM, INC.	06/06/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum hydraulic discbrakes.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: loss of brakes could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the towing vehicles brakes will have to be relied upon should trailersbrakes be lost. therefore, extreme caution should be taken in transporting thevehicle to the nearest dealer, especially when driving over rough roads.