Recall 78V085000: 1978 Airstream Airstream
- Report received
- Apr 19, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Beatrice foods company
- Potentially affected
- 1,735vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
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
The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. Anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.
Remedy
Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Airstream Airstream0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.