The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V344000·Announced 2010-07-22

Airstream Recalls Classic Travel Trailers Due to Brake Controller Defect

Airstream is recalling 2005-2009 Classic travel trailers because a hydraulic brake controller may fail, causing brakes to lock or stop working.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in a crash and possible serious injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury' reports or risk of serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Classic travel trailers manufactured between March 2005 and April 2009. These vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic brake controller made by Active Technologies.

The brake controller may fail unexpectedly, which could cause the trailer's brakes to lock up or fail completely. This defect could result in a loss of vehicle control, leading to a crash and possible serious injury.

Dealers will inspect the brake controller and replace it free of charge if it is found to be defective. The recall was expected to begin in August 2010. Owners may contact Airstream at 937-596-6111 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
737

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CLASSIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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