The problem
The brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. The vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. The rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.
The fix
Replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. In addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.
Contacts
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum disc brakes.System: brakes; vacuum reservoir tank.Consequences of defect: rust eventually results in pin holes in the tank. Theresulting air leaks will cause the break-away feature and reservoir braking tofail. If the towing vehicle"s engine should stop working, the trailer could notbe stopped. An accident could result without prior warning.
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 84V058000.
- 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.