Buy me a coffee
💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V198📅 May 1, 2008

2006–2007 Airstream 360XL & 2005–2006 Airstream 390 Sky Deck + 4 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V198000
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Vehicles affected
51
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 6, 2005 – Oct 30, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V198 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 08V198?

2006–2007 Airstream 360XL & 2005–2006 Airstream 390 Sky Deck + 4 more. 51 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.