NHTSA Recall 08V198000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
AIRSTREAM, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Airstream 360XL.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V198000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Airstream is recalling 51 my 2005-2006 390 skydeck, my 2006-2007 360xl, 390xl, 396xl, a37 and a39 motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v-570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V198000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Airstream 360XL | 2006, 2007 |
| Airstream 390 Sky Deck | 2005, 2006 |
| Airstream 390XL | 2006, 2007 |
| Airstream 396XL | 2006, 2007 |
| Airstream A37 | 2006, 2007 |
| Airstream A39 | 2006, 2007 |
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.