Vehicle recall 02V247000 · September 13, 2002
Airstream 390XL, 395XL and 1 more model
On certain diesel motor homes, when the unit is fully loaded with fuel, fluids, and passengers, the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) could be exceeded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain diesel motor homes, when the unit is fully loaded with fuel, fluids, and passengers, the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) could be exceeded. Furthermore, the unit may have a disproportionate front axle weight distribution that could result in an overload condition on the front tire of the motor home.
- Consequence
- This overload condition could result in the sudden failure of the front tire causing a loss of control of the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front tires. In addition, dealers will also install a poppet kit to compensate for the added width of the new front tires. This remedy will increase the front GAWR. A new set of vehicle weight labels will be issued to reflect these changes. Owner notification began September 25, 2002. 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 1-937-596-6111, ext. 7418 or 7400.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V247000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2002
- Filed by
- AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 128
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Airstream 390XL (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Airstream 395XL (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Airstream 396XL (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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