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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE
Abuse
Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in early failure for which
Airstream cannot be held responsible.
Exposure
Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a trailer can and will rust if subjected to prolonged
exposure to moisture, salt, air, or corrosive air-borne pollutants without repainting.
Aluminum oxidizes when unprotected under similar conditions, and refinery chemicals
of a sulfurous nature are harmful to finishes if not washed off periodically. Extremely hot
or direct sunlight will deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and upholstery. Conditions
of this nature, although they may be normal for the area, are beyond Airstream’s control
and become the responsibility of the owner.
It is the responsibility of the owner to take such preventative measures as are neces-
sary to maintain the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the responsibility of
the owner to use reasonable, prudent care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage
from rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation of moisture in your unit, such
as a delaminated floor, stained upholstery, carpeting, or drapes, mold formation and
growth, furniture damage, etc. Mold is a natural growth given certain environmental
conditions and is not covered by the terms of the Limited Warranty.
Overload
Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to cause improper towing because
of improper balance, is beyond Airstream’s responsibility. The Airstream trailer is
engineered to properly handle the gross vehicle load rating on the certification label.
Load distribution has a definite effect upon the towing characteristics and attitudes
of the trailer. Level hitch installations are a necessity, and very important on a tandem
axle trailer. There are limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported
depending upon speed and road conditions, and reasonable cause to believe these
factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream warranty. For additional infor-
mation on the loading of your trailer, consult your Owner’s Manual or gross vehicle
weight rating plate.
The Airstream axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 0-1½º camber and 0-1/8” toe-in.
These tolerances will only change if the trailer is subjected to abuse, such as dropping
off a sharp berm, striking a curb, or hitting a deep hole in the road. Such damage could
be considered as resulting from an accident which risks are not covered under the
warranty. Abnormal tire wear and/or wheel alignment resulting from such damage is
not covered under the terms of the warranty.