AIRSTREAM COMMERCIAL 2006: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V325000

Make Model Year
AIRSTREAM COMMERCIAL 2006
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2006-08-31 2006-08-31

Production Dates: 2005-07-01 - 2006-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR HOME CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Consequence

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL "PLEASE SEE 06V148". THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.