Argosy, Airstream 1974–1979 Equipment recall
Recalled October 10, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V219000 · Argosy
Remedy
AN ADDITIONAL VENT OPENING WILL BE INSTALLED TO DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED GAS POCKETS.
Units
5,276 units
Description
THE REFRIGERATOR SERVICE COMPARTMENT DOOR MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK IN THE COMPARTMENT. THIS GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO POCKET BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LOUVERS, THUS NECESSITATING AN ADDITIONAL VENT OPENING IN THE FLOOR OF THE COMPARTMENT TO DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED GAS POCKETS.
What to do
AN ADDITIONAL VENT OPENING WILL BE INSTALLED TO DRAIN OFF ANY ACCUMULATED GAS POCKETS.
Product
Argosy MOTORHOMES · Argosy TRAVEL TRAILERS
Manufacturer(s)
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY · Airstream, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →