Airstream 396Xl (2007) – 08V198000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard