Airstream Airstream 1979
Model Airstream made in 1979 by Airstream got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1979
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 | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||