NHTSA Recall 08V334000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V334000; Date: Jul. 23, 2008
It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Airstream Interstate; 2009 Airstream Interstate
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Airstream is recalling certain my 2008-2009 class b vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall began on August 1, 2008. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2008
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