1981 Airstream Airstream Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V058000
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1976
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: May 17th, 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.

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.

Recall 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 VEHICLE"S ENGINE SHOULD STOP WORKING, THE TRAILER COULD NOTBE STOPPED. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V150000
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1980
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: December 14th, 1981

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.

Corrective Summary:
MISSING DUCT COLLARS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V114000
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: October 2nd, 1981

Defect Summary:
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT FAILURE OF THE TRAILING ARM MAY OCCUR, CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK-UP.

Corrective Summary:
TRAILING ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED LEAF SPRING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall 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.