Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
396XL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V198000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Steering Assist Without Warning Involving A Motor Home Could Be A Problem For Certain Drivers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050506
End Of Manufacture
20061030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080501