Vehicle recall 78V085000 · April 19, 1978

1978 Airstream Airstream

The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully…

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

Summary: The main door striker pocket may not be positioned in the door jamb so that the lock bolt projects a minimum of one-quarter inch into the striker pocket when the door is fully closed. Anything less than one-quarter inch engagement may result in the main door accidently springing open while traveling.
Remedy: Dealer will properly position the lock striker plate to allow at least one-quarter inch projection into the striker pocket.
Notes: Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: structure; door assembly, lock.consequences of defect: this condition could allow a passenger to fall out ofthe vehicle while in motion, resulting in severe personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V085000
Reported to NHTSA: April 19, 1978
Filed by: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Owner notification: April 7, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,735
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 78V085000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Airstream Airstream (1978): 1978

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