The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V532000·Announced 2012-11-06

Airstream Recalls 2006-2009 Classic RVs Due to Brake Hose Defect

Airstream is recalling 2006-2009 Classic recreational vehicles because brake hoses may fail, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Airstream Classic recreational vehicles manufactured between May 2005 and April 2009. The recall involves 715 vehicles.

The brake hose may flex near the fitting on the brake assembly, leading to hose fatigue. Additionally, during suspension travel, the brake hose may rub on the underside of the trailer. As a result of this flexing or rubbing, the brake hose may fail, causing a loss of brake pressure and reducing braking performance. This loss of braking ability could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the brake lines free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
715

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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