The contact owns a 2005 Airstream International CCD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the floor and outriggers were sagging due to cracks in the subframe. The trailer was towed to the dealer, where it was inspected by a welder. The welder removed the skirts and determined that the main frame support…
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The contact owns a 2005 Airstream International CCD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the floor and outriggers were sagging due to cracks in the subframe. The trailer was towed to the dealer, where it was inspected by a welder. The welder removed the skirts and determined that the main frame support beam had a linear defect in the rectangular tubing and complete separation in parts of the subframe. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had the trailer was towed to the dealer for a welder to inspect. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI #11513027
5,000 miles · Dec 9, 2015
Structure
FRAME FAILURE , SIGNS OF OUTRIGGERS SHOW CRACKS IN WHEEL WELL.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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