Airstream, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V086000 by Airstream, Inc.. Includes 298 affected units, AIRSTREAM/ABS DAMAGE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V086000
Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Airstream/abs damage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 298

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-afpy~gqrk.6khq
NHTSA ID: 01V086000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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