Other: labelsRecall 12V-184 · 2012–2013 Airstream International
AIRSTREAM, INC. recall 12V-184 covers 12 2012–2013 Airstream International for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL EDDIE BAUER TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
The risk
INCORRECT TIRE AND TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ON THE LABEL COULD LEAD TO THE INSTALLATION OF A TIRE WITH THE WRONG LOAD RATING AND INSUFFICIENT TIRE PRESSURE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
AIRSTREAM WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 937-596-6849 OR AIRSTREAM AT 937-538-1268.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.