Airstream 396Xl (2000) – 02V247000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Diesel Motor Homes, When The Unit Is Fully Loaded With Fuel, Fluids, And Passengers, The Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) Could Be Exceeded. Furthermore, The Unit May Have A Disproportionate Front Axle Weight Distribution That Could Result In An Overload Condition On The Front Tire Of The Motor Home.

Make Of Vehicle

AIRSTREAM

Model Of Vehicle

396XL

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

02V247000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

This Overload Condition Could Result In The Sudden Failure Of The Front Tire Causing A Loss Of Control Of The Motor Home, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Front Tires. In Addition, Dealers Will Also Install A Poppet Kit To Compensate For The Added Width Of The New Front Tires. This Remedy Will Increase The Front Gawr. A New Set Of Vehicle Weight Labels Will Be Issued To Reflect These Changes. Owner Notification Began September 25, 2002. 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 1-937-596-6111, Ext. 7418 Or 7400.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Airstream, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19990601

End Of Manufacture

20020131

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

149

Date Owners Notified

20020925

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Airstream, Inc.

Date Report Received

20020913

Make Campaign Number

128

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard