Airstream Recall 84V058000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Assist, Vacuum

NHTSA recall 84V058000 · announced May 4, 1984 · filed by Beatrice Foods Company · 2,600 units affected

The problem

THE BRAKES ARE OPERATED WITH VACUUM ASSISTANCE. THE VACUUM RESERVOIR TANK MAY DEVELOP AIR LEAKS FROM RUST DETERIORATION. THE RUST OCCURS BECAUSE THE POSITION OF THE TANK DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.

What to do

REPLACE RESERVOIR WITH A NEW TANK IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE PLACED OVER THE BOTTOM OF TANK TO PREVENT RUST FROM OCCURING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: BRAKES; VACUUM RESERVOIR TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RUST EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN PIN HOLES IN THE TANK. THERESULTING AIR LEAKS WILL CAUSE THE BREAK-AWAY FEATURE AND RESERVOIR BRAKING TOFAIL. IF THE TOWING VEHICLE"S ENGINE SHOULD STOP WORKING, THE TRAILER COULD NOTBE STOPPED. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Airstream Airstream
• 1978 Airstream Airstream
• 1979 Airstream Airstream
• 1980 Airstream Airstream
• 1981 Airstream Airstream
• 1982 Airstream Airstream
• 1983 Airstream Airstream

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.