NHTSA recall 06V276000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Airstream Classic
Reported Jul 12, 200622 vehicles affectedAIRSTREAM, INC.Built Feb 1, 2006 – May 31, 2006
The defect
On certain travel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailers braking system.
The risk
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029). a new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed. for more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111, ext. 7418 or 7400.