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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V247📅 Sep 17, 2002

2000–2002 Airstream 390XL & 2000–2002 Airstream 395XL + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V247000
Manufacturer recall #
128
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Vehicles affected
149
Component
STRUCTURE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 25, 2002
Built
Jun 1, 1999 – Jan 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V247 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V247?

2000–2002 Airstream 390XL & 2000–2002 Airstream 395XL + 1 more. 149 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Airstream dealer to book the free repair.