Recalls › 84V058000

NHTSA recall 84V058000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Airstream Airstream

Reported May 4, 19842,600 vehicles affectedBEATRICE FOODS COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1976 – Nov 1, 1983

The defect

The brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. The vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. The rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.

The remedy

Replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. In addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.

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Vehicles in this recall

Airstream Airstream
1977197819791980198119821983

Notes

Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum disc brakes.system: brakes; vacuum reservoir tank.consequences of defect: rust eventually results in pin holes in the tank. Theresulting air leaks will cause the break-away feature and reservoir braking tofail. If the towing vehicle"s engine should stop working, the trailer could notbe stopped. An accident could result without prior warning.