NHTSA recall 02V247000
Structure · Airstream, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Airstream 390XL
- 2000 Airstream 395XL
- 2000 Airstream 396XL
- 2001 Airstream 390XL
- 2001 Airstream 395XL
- 2001 Airstream 396XL
- 2002 Airstream 390XL
- 2002 Airstream 395XL
- 2002 Airstream 396XL
- Airstream 390XL
- Airstream 395XL
- Airstream 396XL
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Airstream 390Xl, 2001 Airstream 390Xl, 2002 Airstream 390Xl, 2000 Airstream 395Xl, 2001 Airstream 395Xl, 2002 Airstream 395Xl, 2000 Airstream 396Xl, 2001 Airstream 396Xl, 2002 Airstream 396Xl.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V247000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.