NHTSA Recall 01V087000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
AIRSTREAM, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 159 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Airstream Cutter.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V087000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | March 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The liquid propane gas (lpg) lines can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging down, resulting in leakage.
Safety risk
Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V087000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.