Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Chassis. The Rear Floor Support Leg Attachments Could Fail, Causing Force To The Lpg Line Fittings And Could Result In Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
CUTTER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V088000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Damaged Steel Lpg Lines Could Result In A Leak That Could Cause A Fire Or Explosion, Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Enforce The Rear Floor Support With A Support Leg Welded To A Steel Tube. The Old Legs Will Be Left In Place And The New Support Leg Fitted Over The Floor Support Tube, And The Support Welded In Place At The Floor Support Tube And The Chassis Rail. 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
334
Date Owners Notified
20010319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010314