Airstream, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V198000 by Airstream, Inc.. Includes 51 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Corrective Action

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v-570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V198000

Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 51

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v-570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V198000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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