Vehicle recall 78V128000 · June 6, 1978

1978 Airstream Airstream

The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces.

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

Summary: The upper shock absorber mounting bolts could move forward far enough to hit and damage the main hydraulic brake line when vehicle is operated over extremely rough surfaces. (this could occur on both the road side and curb side of the front axle only). Damage to the hydraulic brake line could cause complete brake failure.
Remedy: Dealer will reposition the shock absorber to eliminate contact with the hydraulic brake line, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum hydraulic discbrakes.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: loss of brakes could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the towing vehicle"s brakes will have to be relied upon should trailer"sbrakes be lost. Therefore, extreme caution should be taken in transporting thevehicle to the nearest dealer, especially when driving over rough roads.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V128000
Reported to NHTSA: June 6, 1978
Filed by: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Owner notification: May 26, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 986
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Shock absorber

Recall 78V128000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Airstream Airstream (1978): 1978

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