Vehicle recall 83V124000 · November 25, 1983
1982-1984 Airstream Airstream
Brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Brake line may develop a hole or leak by shorting against a bare, live electrical line. The electrical conductor could lose insulation due to melting by muffler heat.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the generator starting line repositioned. Presently the wire is in a common harness with the brake line and it runs too close to the muffler. Also, both the electrical wire and the brake line will be insulated.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motor homes and specialized commercial vehicles equippedwith gasoline engines.system: service brakes; pipe lines.consequences of defect: there may be a loss of pressure in brake lines,resulting in loss of braking action and a possible vehicle accident.note: owners are cautioned not to use the vehicle until the defect iscorrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 1983
- Filed by
- BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 6, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 338
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982
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