NHTSA Recall 01V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V087000; Date: Mar. 14, 2001
Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Airstream Cutter; 1998 Airstream Cutter; 1999 Airstream Cutter; 2000 Airstream Cutter; 1997 Airstream XC; 1998 Airstream XC; 1999 Airstream XC; 2000 Airstream XC
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 159
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The liquid propane gas (lpg) lines can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging down, resulting in leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. Owner notification began March 19, 2001. 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 1-877-596-6505.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 2001
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