2005 Airstream Classic Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Airstream Classic. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V344000Jul 22, 2010737 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  Covers: Airstream Classic 2005–2009

  Reported issue: Airstream is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 classic travel trailers manufactured from march 2005 through april 2009 and equipped with hydraulic brake controller by active technologies. It is possible that the brake controller can fail unexpectedly causing the brakes on the trailer to lock up or to fail completely.

  Possible consequence: The locking of the brakes or brake failure could result in a loss of vehicle control that could result in a crash and possible serious injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake controller and if found to be defective it will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact airstream at 937-596-6111.

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• 08V367000Jul 21, 20084,450 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Airstream Classic 2004–2007, Safari 2004–2007, International 2004–2007 +2 more

  Reported issue: Airstream is recalling 4,450 my 2004-2007 safari, international, interstate, land yacht, classic, my 2004-2006 skydeck, and my 2006 parkway travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

  Possible consequence: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Airstream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in…

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• 04V506000Oct 25, 2004929 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
  Covers: Airstream Classic 2004–2005, International CCD 2004–2005, Safari 2004–2005

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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…

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