Cutter, Airstream, Recall

[masseyfarm]

This is all older news but I don't see it listed on this site so though I would post it from this source. 1997 AIRSTREAM CUTTER Recalls, Defects, Problems & Troubleshooting

Dave

Most Recent Recalls For 1997 AIRSTREAM CUTTER

VehicleComponentManufacterer1997-1999 AIRSTREAM CUTTER EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Recall

1997-1999 AIRSTREAM CUTTEREQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Units affected: 5084AIRSTREAM, INC.
Report Date: 2007-03-05Summary: CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.


1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall

1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTERSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Units affected: 334AIRSTREAM, INC.
Report Date: 2001-03-14Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE REAR FLOOR SUPPORT LEG ATTACHMENTS COULD FAIL, CAUSING FORCE TO THE LPG LINE FITTINGS AND COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE.


1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Recall

1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTERSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Units affected: 298AIRSTREAM, INC.
Report Date: 2001-03-14Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) REAR BRAKE VALVES CAN BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FRESH WATER TANK SAGGING DOWNWARD.


1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall

1997-2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTERFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units affected: 159AIRSTREAM, INC.
Report Date: 2001-03-14Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LINES CAN BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FRESH WATER TANK SAGGING DOWN, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

[mfancher]

Thank you Dave! my rig is in every one! are they still fixing them?????

question, motoring from amarillo, tx to albuquerque, with altitude rising from 3800 feet to 7000 feet...she wanted to get hot on one of the last long hills..
she flickered a check engine, but deillumitated and cooled right down when we pulled over to check my shorts, and obvious levels..any ideas?

[masseyfarm]

Dometic recall --- go to their website for information. Yours may have been changed already??


The other Freightliner/Airstream problems you need to look at. I am not sure Freightliner would cover that, as it is the Airstream structure that is the problem.

On those long hot hills, gear down and keep the revs around 2000RPM. Do not stop the engine when it is hot unless absolutely necessary. Best to keep that air and water moving.
The problem with the newer computer controlled engines is that they will shut down without your input.

Another old trick is to turn on your two heaters and add them to the rad cooling capacity.

Dave

Originally Posted by mfancher

Thank you Dave! my rig is in every one! are they still fixing them?????

question, motoring from amarillo, tx to albuquerque, with altitude rising from 3800 feet to 7000 feet...she wanted to get hot on one of the last long hills..
she flickered a check engine, but deillumitated and cooled right down when we pulled over to check my shorts, and obvious levels..any ideas?

[AS-Tinker]

Dave

I called Air Stream about the recalls. They sent me the notices
they sent to dealers. These are very unclear. I ask if they had any
pictures of the finished repairs, they did not. I just wanted to
determine if the repairs were made on mine or not.

I guess now I have to find a AS dealer that has made the repairs
and ask them.

Just an aside, It seemed to me that Air Stream customer service
is not very interested in Motor Homes not that they are no longer in
the business, - a shame for a company with such a good name.

bob

PS if anyone knows of a AS dearer that has made the repair
please let me know.

[masseyfarm]

On the VC Chassis of early production Airstream Class A.

Make: OSHKOSH Model: VCModel Year: 1995Manufacturer: OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: AUG 27, 1996NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V156000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSummary:
WHEN THE CHASSIS/VEHICLE IS OPERATED ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS TURNED ON, WITH THE SPEED SET, IF THE STOP/HAZARD FUSE HAS FAILED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.Consequence:
THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.Remedy:
THE CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUITS WILL BE REWIRED AND A CONTROL RELAY INSTALLED TO DISENGAGE AND DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR FUSE FAILURE OCCURS.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/OSHKOSH AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm

[masseyfarm]

Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1997Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: SEP 05, 2000NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V230002 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy:
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

[masseyfarm]

Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: APR 13, 2001NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V115000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP.Consequence:
A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: FEB 21, 2001NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V044002 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: SEP 05, 2000NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V230002 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy:
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2000NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V247000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSRUMSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: AUG 29, 2000NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V248000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUBSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE COMPONENTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR AXLE WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL COVERS WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAT HAS AN IMPROVED MEANS OF RETENTION.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2000NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V040000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT FOR THE DESIGNATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below. Make: FREIGHTLINER Model: XCModel Year: 1999Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReport Receipt Date: AUG 16, 1999NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V223000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMSummary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE MOUNT RADIATOR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE FILTER GASKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BLOW OUT DUE TO PRESSURE SPIKES IN THE SYSTEM.Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND AN EVENTUAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING IF THE LEAK IS UNDETECTED.Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 3, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm