| Make : AIRSTREAM | Model : AIRSTREAM | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19811201 - 19831101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V124000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19831206 | Date Received by ODI: 19831125 | Date Added to Database: 19831208 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 338 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
BRAKE LINE MAY DEVELOP A HOLE OR LEAK BY SHORTING AGAINST A BARE, LIVE ELECTRICAL LINE. THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR COULD LOSE INSULATION DUE TO MELTING BY MUFFLER HEAT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE GENERATOR STARTING LINE REPOSITIONED. PRESENTLY THE WIRE IS IN A COMMON HARNESS WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND IT RUNS TOO CLOSE TO THE MUFFLER. ALSO, BOTH THE ELECTRICAL WIRE AND THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSULATED. |
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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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