| Make : AIRSTREAM | Model : SKY DECK | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20021001 - 20041031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V323000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050715 | Date Added to Database: 20050715 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AIRSTREAM, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 213 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS)NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN DRIVER WARNINGS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101 AND 105 ARE NOT DISPLAYED. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCORRECT SOFTWARE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CODES. |
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Consequence:
DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. |
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Remedy:
AIRSTREAM IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-596-6505. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101/105 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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