The problem
Airstream is recalling certain my 2008-2009 class b vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems."
The risk
It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants.
The fix
Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall began on august 1, 2008. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Airstream dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V334000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.