Recall 08V-198: 2006–2007 Airstream 360XL, 2005–2006 Airstream 390 Sky Deck and 4 more
AIRSTREAM, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2008, covering about 51 vehicles.
The problem
Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
The risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (Please see 07v-570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AIRSTREAM, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V198000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Airstream 360XL | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Airstream 390 Sky Deck | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Airstream 390XL | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Airstream 396XL | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Airstream A37 | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Airstream A39 | 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-198?
Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
How is recall 08V-198 fixed?
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (Please see 07v-570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.