Recall 02V247000: 2000–2002 Airstream 396XL

Report received

Sep 13, 2002

Manufacturer

AIRSTREAM, INC.

Potentially affected

149vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain diesel motor homes, when the unit is fully loaded with fuel, fluids, and passengers, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded. Furthermore, the unit may have a disproportionate front axle weight distribution that could result in an overload condition on the front tire of the motor home.

Possible consequence

This overload condition could result in the sudden failure of the front tire causing a loss of control of the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front tires. In addition, dealers will also install a poppet kit to compensate for the added width of the new front tires. This remedy will increase the front gawr. A new set of vehicle weight labels will be issued to reflect these changes. Owner notification began september 25, 2002. 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 airstream at 1-937-596-6111, ext. 7418 or 7400.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Airstream 396XL0 complaints
• 2001 Airstream 396XL0 complaints
• 2002 Airstream 396XL1 complaints