NHTSA Recall 78V128000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V128000; Date: Jun. 6, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Airstream Airstream
Component: Suspension:front:shock Absorber
Manufactured by: Beatrice Foods Company
Affected Units:: 986
Recall Summary:
The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). Damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.
How to Fix:
Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum hydraulic discbrakes. System: service brakes; brake line. Consequences of defect: loss of brakes could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident. Note: the towing vehicle"s brakes will have to be relied upon should trailer"sbrakes be lost. Therefore, extreme caution should be taken in transporting thevehicle to the nearest dealer, especially when driving over rough roads.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1978
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