NHTSA Recall 04V506000: Wheel bearing (suspension)

AIRSTREAM, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on October 25, 2004, covering an estimated 929 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Airstream Classic.

929

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2004

owners notified (November 4)

NHTSA campaign	04V506000
Component	SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING
Report received	October 25, 2004
Owner notification	November 4, 2004
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain motorhomes, the outer wheel bearing in the hub of the axle may fail, leading to unexpected separation of the wheel from the axle. This failure may be due to an inadequate amount of grease in the hub assembly or the grease in the hub may break down under normal operating conditions into a liquid that inadequately lubricates the outer bearing. Inadequate lubrication of the outer bearing can begin a chain of events that could lead to wheel separation.

Safety risk

Separation of one or more wheels from the trailer could cause the trailer to handle erratically or go out of control. A lost wheel could also strike an oncoming or following vehicle causing a crash, resulting in serious injury of death to those involved.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the unit and remove the wheels, inspect the hubs, inner and outer bearings, races and grease seals. If necessary, replace parts and repack the wheel bearing with high temperature grease and reinstall the hub and wheels. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact airstream at 1-877-596-6505.

Notes

Customers can 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 04V506000

Make and model	Model years
Airstream Classic	2004, 2005
Airstream International Ccd	2004, 2005
Airstream Safari	2004, 2005

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.