1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
The 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER, potentially affecting up to 5,875 vehicles.
Recall 07V083000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 5,084 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: AIRSTREAM WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE...
View full details →Recall 01V086000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 298 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) REAR BRAKE VALVES CAN BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FRESH WATER TANK SAGGING DOWNWARD.
Consequence: THIS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CAUSING A RAPID DECELERATION AND STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V088000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 334 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE REAR FLOOR SUPPORT LEG ATTACHMENTS COULD FAIL, CAUSING FORCE TO THE LPG LINE FITTINGS AND COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE.
Consequence: 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 RE-ENFORCE THE REAR FLOOR SUPPORT WITH A SUPPORT LEG WELDED TO A STEEL TUBE. THE OLD LEGS WILL BE LEFT IN PLACE AND THE NEW SUPPORT LEG FITTED OVER THE FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE, AND THE SUPPORT WELDED IN...
View full details →Recall 01V087000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 159 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER.
Safety Rating for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
AIRSTREAM, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
092299 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR SEALS BETWEEN THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS MOVING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE WINDOW. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM CUTTER
- 1997 AIRSTREAM CUTTER — 0 complaints
- 1998 AIRSTREAM CUTTER (current)
- 1999 AIRSTREAM CUTTER — 4 complaints
- 2000 AIRSTREAM CUTTER — 0 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 22 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 12 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 11 total complaints