NHTSA Recall 01V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V088000; 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: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 334
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The rear floor support leg attachments could fail, causing force to the lpg line fittings and could result in leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-enforce the rear floor support with a support leg welded to a steel tube. The old legs will be left in place and the new support leg fitted over the floor support tube, and the support welded in place at the floor support tube and the chassis rail. 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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