| Make : AIRSTREAM | Model : LAND YACHT | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19991001 - 20030331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V152000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030502 | Date Received by ODI: 20030421 | Date Added to Database: 20030423 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 130 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 94 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 S5.3 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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