| Make : AIRSTREAM | Model : AIRSTREAM | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V128000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780526 | Date Received by ODI: 19780606 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 986 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD MOVE FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO HIT AND DAMAGE THE MAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED OVER EXTREMELY ROUGH SURFACES. (THIS COULD OCCUR ON BOTH THE ROAD SIDE AND CURB SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE ONLY). DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE COULD CAUSE COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE SHOCK ABSORBER TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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