| Make : AIRSTREAM | Model : AIRSTREAM | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19760701 - 19831101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V058000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840517 | Date Received by ODI: 19840504 | Date Added to Database: 19840601 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKES ARE OPERATED WITH VACUUM ASSISTANCE. THE VACUUM RESERVOIR TANK MAY DEVELOP AIR LEAKS FROM RUST DETERIORATION. THE RUST OCCURS BECAUSE THE POSITION OF THE TANK DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE RESERVOIR WITH A NEW TANK IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE PLACED OVER THE BOTTOM OF TANK TO PREVENT RUST FROM OCCURING. |
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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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