Airstream Cutter 1999
Model Cutter made in 1999 by Airstream got 4 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V083000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5084 | 04/30/2007 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 03/05/2007 | 03/07/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airstream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V087000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 06/01/1997 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 159 | 03/19/2001 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 03/14/2001 | 03/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the liquid propane gas (lpg) lines can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging down, resulting in leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V086000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 02/01/1997 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 298 | 03/19/2001 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 03/14/2001 | 03/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the anti-lock braking system (abs) rear brake valves can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging downward. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This will result in automatic application of the emergency brake causing a rapid deceleration and stopping of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V088000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 02/01/1997 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 334 | 03/19/2001 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 03/14/2001 | 03/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the rear floor support leg attachments could fail, causing force to the lpg line fittings and could result in leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-enforce the rear floor support with a support leg welded to a steel tube. the old legs will be left in place and the new support leg fitted over the floor support tube, and the support welded in place at the floor support tube and the chassis rail. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 108 | 01/01/1999 | 604868 | Subject regarding defective auxiliary battery shut off solenoid. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 000125 | 01/25/2000 | 610536 | Concerns with rust forming on the driving lights. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 000203 | 02/03/2000 | 610533 | Information on replacing dual panel window seals. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | 09/03/1999 | |
| Vehicle overheated while driving. dealer determined oil breather tube was too short, causing radiator to clog and engine to overheat. *ak the consumer stated that this problem is caused by defect. refer bulletin-sbo1-7-per freightliner. *scc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received 3 recall notices 01v086000/ 01v087000, and 01v088000. contacted dealer to have them repaired. dealer informed consumer he would be unable to make modifications. *ak consumer has had repairs done, he states he is an experienced mechanic himself and will inspect repairs when he returns home. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received 3 recall notices 01v086000/ 01v087000, and 01v088000. contacted dealer to have them repaired. dealer informed consumer he would be unable to make modifications. *ak consumer has had repairs done, he states he is an experienced mechanic himself and will inspect repairs when he returns home. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received 3 recall notices 01v086000/ 01v087000, and 01v088000. contacted dealer to have them repaired. dealer informed consumer he would be unable to make modifications. *ak consumer has had repairs done, he states he is an experienced mechanic himself and will inspect repairs when he returns home. *jb | |||