Vehicle recall 84V058000 · May 4, 1984
1977-1983 Airstream Airstream
The brakes are operated with vacuum assistance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brakes are operated with vacuum assistance. The vacuum reservoir tank may develop air leaks from rust deterioration. The rust occurs because the position of the tank does not allow proper drainage.
- Remedy
- Replace reservoir with a new tank if necessary. In addition, a protective cover will be placed over the bottom of tank to prevent rust from occuring.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with vacuum disc brakes.system: brakes; vacuum reservoir tank.consequences of defect: rust eventually results in pin holes in the tank. Theresulting air leaks will cause the break-away feature and reservoir braking tofail. If the towing vehicle"s engine should stop working, the trailer could notbe stopped. An accident could result without prior warning.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V058000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 1984
- Filed by
- BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 17, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
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