Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Chassis. The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Rear Brake Valves Can Be Damaged Due To The Fresh Water Tank Sagging Downward.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
CUTTER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V086000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
This Will Result In Automatic Application Of The Emergency Brake Causing A Rapid Deceleration And Stopping Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Steel Support Bracket That Runs Fore And Aft Under The Fresh Water Tank Between Two Chassis Cross Members Below The Tank. Owner Notification Began March 19, 2001. 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 1-877-596-6505.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970201
End Of Manufacture
20000630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
298
Date Owners Notified
20010319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010314