Tank assembly: mountingRecall 95V-111 · 1994–1995 Airstream B190
AIRSTREAM, INC. recall 95V-111 covers 150 1994–1995 Airstream B190 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LP TANK CAN PIVOT IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND WORK LOOSE.
The risk
IF THE TANK WORKS LOOSE AND FALLS ONTO THE HIGHWAY, EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LP FUEL CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITED BY SPARKS RESULTING IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING STRAP. AIRSTREAM WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE MOUNTING STRAP, HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS WHO WISH TO INSTALL THE STRAP THEMSELVES.
SYSTEM: FUEL; LPG CONTAINER ATTACHMENTS; STRAPS AND BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LP) TANKS.NOTE: 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 1-513-596-6111. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1994 to April 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.