AIRSTREAM ATLAS 2020: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V391000

Make Model Year
AIRSTREAM ATLAS 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-26 2020-07-02 2020-07-06

Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 145

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Airstream, Inc. "Airstream" is recalling certain model year 2020-2021 Airstream Atlas and Interstate motorhomes equipped with VB suspension systems. The lock portion of the countersink bolts attaching the VB Suspension system to the vehicle may be too long preventing the panhard rod bracket from fully contacting the springs, resulting in bolts absorbing the load instead of the bracket.

Consequence

If the bolts carry the load rather than the bracket, it can cause them to break, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspension bolts, free of charge. This recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.