Airstream Airstream 1981
Model Airstream made in 1981 by Airstream got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1981
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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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V150000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | from 08/01/1980 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 521 | 12/14/1981 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 12/21/1981 | 01/08/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be a missing duct collar between upper and lower air conditioner units. on units with optional heating capabilities, if the blower fails, the excess heat produced will not be contained in the area of the safety limit switch. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Missing duct collars will be installed without charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: travel trailers and motorhomes equipped with coleman airconditioners having a heat cycle.system: air conditioner; duct collar.consequences of defect: when operating the air conditioner in the heating mode,fire and personal injury may result due to excess heat produced.note: air conditioner should not be operated in the heating mode until theinstallation has been checked by the dealer or service center. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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 - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V114000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | from 02/01/1981 to 09/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 127 | 10/02/1981 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 10/01/1981 | 10/02/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Trailing arm will be replaced with a modified leaf spring at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with american carrier rearsuspension.system: suspension; trailing arm.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up will result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, an accident.note: the danger is usually preceded by a noticeable lowering of the rear coachon one side or the other. if this occurs, immediately reduce speed and ceasefurther operation of the motorhome until corrective action has been performed. | |||||||||||||||