Vehicle recall 81V114000 · October 1, 1981
1981-1982 Airstream Airstream
There is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is a possibility that failure of the trailing arm may occur, causing the rear wheels to lock-up.
- Remedy
- Trailing arm will be replaced with a modified leaf spring at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with american carrier rearsuspension.system: suspension; trailing arm.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up will result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, an accident.note: the danger is usually preceded by a noticeable lowering of the rear coachon one side or the other. If this occurs, immediately reduce speed and ceasefurther operation of the motorhome until corrective action has been performed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 1981
- Filed by
- BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 2, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 127
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf
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 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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