Recall 04V506000: 2004–2005 Airstream Safari and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 25, 2004

Manufacturer

AIRSTREAM, INC.

Potentially affected

929vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 motorhomes, the outer wheel bearing in the hub of the axle may fail, leading to unexpected separation of the wheel from the axle. This failure may be due to an inadequate amount of grease in the hub assembly or the grease in the hub may break down under normal operating conditions into a liquid that inadequately lubricates the outer bearing. Inadequate lubrication of the outer bearing can begin a chain of events that could lead to wheel separation.

Possible consequence

Separation of one or more wheels from the trailer could cause the trailer to handle erratically or go out of control. A lost wheel could also strike an oncoming or following vehicle causing a crash, resulting in serious injury of death to those involved.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the unit and remove the wheels, inspect the hubs, inner and outer bearings, races and grease seals. If necessary, replace parts and repack the wheel bearing with high temperature grease and reinstall the hub and wheels. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Airstream Classic7 complaints
• 2005 Airstream Classic6 complaints
• 2004 Airstream International CCD3 complaints
• 2005 Airstream International CCD3 complaints
• 2004 Airstream Safari0 complaints
• 2005 Airstream Safari2 complaints