Vehicle recall 81V150000 · December 21, 1981

1981 Airstream Airstream

There may be a missing duct collar between upper and lower air conditioner units.

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

Summary: There may be a missing duct collar between upper and lower air conditioner units. On units with optional heating capabilities, if the blower fails, the excess heat produced will not be contained in the area of the safety limit switch.
Remedy: Missing duct collars will be installed without charge to owners.
Notes: Vehicle description: travel trailers and motorhomes equipped with coleman airconditioners having a heat cycle.system: air conditioner; duct collar.consequences of defect: when operating the air conditioner in the heating mode,fire and personal injury may result due to excess heat produced.note: air conditioner should not be operated in the heating mode until theinstallation has been checked by the dealer or service center.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V150000
Reported to NHTSA: December 21, 1981
Filed by: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Owner notification: December 14, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 521
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 81V150000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Airstream Airstream (1981): 1981

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