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  NHTSA Recall 81V150000

NHTSA Campaign Id 81V150000; Date: Dec. 21, 1981

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Airstream Airstream

Component: Equipment:air Conditioner

Manufactured by: Beatrice Foods Company

Affected Units:: 521

icon3 Recall Summary:

There may be a missing duct collar between upper and lower air conditioner units. On units with optional heating capabilities, if the blower fails, the excess heat produced will not be contained in the area of the safety limit switch.

icon2 How to Fix:

Missing duct collars will be installed without charge to owners.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: travel trailers and motorhomes equipped with coleman airconditioners having a heat cycle. System: air conditioner; duct collar. Consequences of defect: when operating the air conditioner in the heating mode,fire and personal injury may result due to excess heat produced. Note: air conditioner should not be operated in the heating mode until theinstallation has been checked by the dealer or service center.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 1981

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