Vehicle recall 71V006000 · January 13, 1971

1969 Airstream Airstream

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Airstream bulletin no 115.TRAILER.POSSIBILITY that metal t ABS used tosecure plastic cover on top of battery may come incontact with batteryterminals, causing electrical short-circ uit.(correct by replacing presentbattery cover and clips wi th improved type.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V006000
Reported to NHTSA: January 13, 1971
Filed by: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 71V006000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Airstream Airstream (1969): 1969

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