The defect
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Airstream Classic recreational vehicles manufactured between May 2005 and April 2009. The brake hose may flex near the fitting on the brake assembly and lead to hose fatigue. Also, during suspension travel, the brake hose may rub on the underside of the trailer.
The risk
As a result of flexing or rubbing, the brake hose may fail causing a loss of brake pressure, reducing braking performance. The loss of braking ability could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Airstream Classic | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airstream Classic | 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| Airstream Classic | 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| Airstream Classic | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Airstream Classic | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2012
22 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; AIRSTREAM, INC. filed 30 campaigns in all.
| 12V563000 6 Dec 2012 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 12V487000 5 Oct 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V402000 10 Aug 2012 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA |
| 12V387000 6 Aug 2012 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| 12V371000 31 Jul 2012 | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| 12V366000 30 Jul 2012 | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| 12V363000 27 Jul 2012 | QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD |
| 12V314000 5 Jul 2012 | NAVISTAR, INC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012