Airstream, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Airstream, Inc. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 16, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.

NHTSA ID: 06V435000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 149

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Corrective Action:

WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 31, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V325000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 8, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INCORRECT FURNACE VENT KIT

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FURNACE VENT INSTALLED WAS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH FOR THE FURNACE MODEL USED. THIS COULD ALLOW FURNACE EXHAUST GASES INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION.

NHTSA ID: 06V299000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION EXHAUST GASES, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, COULD LEAK INTO THE TRAILER, DISPLACING THE FRESH AIR AND CAUSING ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEVERE ILLNESS OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT CAP/TUBE ASSEMBLY AND AIR BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-596-6505.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 12, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 06V276000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 22

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111, EXT. 7418 OR 7400.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 9, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE 110-VOLT RECEPTACLE IN THE GALLEY AREA OF THE UNIT IS REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI) RECEPTACLE OR BY A GFI TYPE BREAKER IN THE PANEL BOARD. THE 110-VOLT GALLEY RECEPTACLE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROTECTION.

NHTSA ID: 06V161000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 67

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT GALLEY RECEPTACLE, INSTALL A NONMETALLIC OUTLET BOX, AND INSTALL AND TEST THE GFI 110-VOLT RECEPTACLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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