NHTSA Recall 83V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V124000; Date: Nov. 25, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Airstream Airstream; 1983 Airstream Airstream; 1984 Airstream Airstream
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Beatrice Foods Company
Affected Units:: 338
Recall Summary:
Brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. The electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.
How to Fix:
Recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. Presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. Also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes and specialized commercial vehicles equippedwith gasoline engines. System: service brakes; pipe lines. Consequences of defect: there may be a loss of pressure in brake lines,resulting in loss of braking action and a possible vehicle accident. Note: owners are cautioned not to use the vehicle until the defect iscorrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 6, 1983
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