NHTSA Recall 81V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V114000; Date: Oct. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Airstream Airstream; 1982 Airstream Airstream
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf
Manufactured by: Beatrice Foods Company
Affected Units:: 127
Recall Summary:
There is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up.
How to Fix:
Trailing arm will be replaced with a modified leaf spring at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with american carrier rearsuspension. System: suspension; trailing arm. Consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up will result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, an accident. Note: the danger is usually preceded by a noticeable lowering of the rear coachon one side or the other. If this occurs, immediately reduce speed and ceasefurther operation of the motorhome until corrective action has been performed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 1981
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