Defect Description For Recall
The Refrigerator Service Compartment Door May Not Be Of Sufficient Size To Provide Adequate Ventilation For Liquid Propane Gas In The Event Of A Leak In The Compartment. This Gas Is Heavier Than Air And Tends To Pocket Below The Level Of The Louvers, Thus Necessitating An Additional Vent Opening In The Floor Of The Compartment To Drain Off Any Accumulated Gas Pockets.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
TRAVEL TRAILERS
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V219000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
An Additional Vent Opening Will Be Installed To Drain Off Any Accumulated Gas Pockets.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Beatrice Foods Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19780901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5276
Date Owners Notified
19781023
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
19781010