April 9, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V257000
Incorrect GAWR on Federal Label/FMVSS 110
An incorrect axle rating can lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V257
Manufacturer Airstream
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 172
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2024 Pottery Barn travel trailers. The rear axle weight on the Federal Certification label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Remedy
Airstream will mail corrected labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
4/1//2024 – Airstream identifies the error with the rear axle GAWR values.
4/1/24 – Airstream begins investigation.
4/5/2024 – The Safety Committee reviews all known data and determines a recall is warranted. Airstream is unaware of any warranty or injury claims due to this non-compliance.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| AIRSTREAM | POTTERY BARN | 2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V257-5320.pdf 645.878KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V257-2023.PDF 212.98KB
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Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-257
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Airstream, Inc. APR 09, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-257 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Airstream, Inc.
Address : 419 West Pike Street
PO Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334-0629
Company phone : 937-596-6111
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 172 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Airstream Pottery Barn Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle records of the labels that were printed. – The information on the labels did not match the specifications of the GAWR.
Production Dates : JUL 24, 2023 – APR 01, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1STJFYM20RJ569047 End : 1STJFYM21RJ572426 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The rear axle weight information printed on the GAWR portion of the Federal Certification label is incorrect. The rear axle GAWR values were understated. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : This non-compliance may cause confusion to the owner of the vehicle. The
owner may overload the axle which may lead to a crash.
Description of the Cause : The information on the label differs from the GAWR specifications. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-257
Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name 1 : Federal Certification Label
Component Description : Contains information relating to GAWR specifications Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
4/1//2024 – Airstream identifies the error with the rear axle GAWR values. 4/1/24 – Airstream begins investigation.
4/5/2024 – The Safety Committee reviews all known data and determines a recall is warranted. Airstream is unaware of any warranty or injury claims due to this non-compliance.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Corrected labels will be sent to affected customers and dealers for
installation. This will be done at no cost to the owner. Reimbursement will follow the general reimbursement policy that is on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The label will be printed with the correct rear axle GAWR values. The issue was corrected on April 1, 2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream will send dealer and owner notification letters once approved
by NHTSA.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 04, 2024 – JUN 04, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 04, 2024 – JUN 04, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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