Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 350 Xl And 355 Xl And Commercial Units Designated As 35′ Xl And 37′ Xl Motor Homes Built On The Ford F53 Chassis Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, “Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems.” The Brake System Warning Indicator May Not FunCTIon As Required By Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
LAND YACHT
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V152000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Effect Of Defect
In Some Of The Affected Vehicles, The Brake System Warning Indicator Will Not Illuminate When The Ignition Is In The Start Position Or For A Low Brake Fluid Condition, If The Body Builder Relied Solely Upon Ford’S IVM Compliance Statement For The Brake System Warning Indicator.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair These Vehicles. Owner Notification Began May 2, 2003. 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 937-596-6111.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19991001
End Of Manufacture
20030331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
94
Date Owners Notified
20030502
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030421
Make Campaign Number
130
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105