Airstream 396XL recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Airstream 396XL, covering 200 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Airstream 396XL recalls by model year
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Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
- Risk
- Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v‑570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or airstream at 1‑937‑596‑6111.
Recall number 08V198000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 september 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1‑937‑596‑6111, ext. 7418 or 7400.
Recall number 02V247000 · Recall details
Questions about the Airstream 396XL recalls
How do I check if my Airstream 396XL has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Airstream 396XL have?
2, covering steering and structure.
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