Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Chassis. The Liquid Propane Gas (Lpg) Lines Can Be Damaged Due To The Fresh Water Tank Sagging Down, Resulting In Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
CUTTER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V087000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
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 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
19970601
End Of Manufacture
20000630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
159
Date Owners Notified
20010319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010314