Airstream Land Yacht 2003
Model Land Yacht made in 2003 by Airstream got 9 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V323000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 10/01/2002 to 10/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | ODI | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 07/15/2005 | 07/15/2005 | 571 | 101/105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss)nos. 101 controls and displays and 105 hydraulic and electric brake systems. the incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster such that certain driver warnings required by fmvss 101 and 105 are not displayed. as a result of this incorrect software, the instrument panel cluster may fail to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failure codes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airstream is working with workhorse to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or airstream at 1-877-596-6505. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V083000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5084 | 04/30/2007 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 03/05/2007 | 03/07/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V152000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 10/01/1999 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 94 | 05/02/2003 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 04/21/2003 | 04/23/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 350 xl and 355 xl and commercial units designated as 35' xl and 37' xl motor homes built on the ford f53 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began may 2, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 937-596-6111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Airstream recall bulletin no. 130.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 129 | 02/05/2003 | 10001412 | The foam insulation on the engine cover may rub the top of the egr valve and/or its associated wire. *tt | 05/05/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/08/2003 | 1 | 05/30/2003 | |
| 2003 airstream land yacht motorhome gasoline leak. *mr the leak had come from the engine and onto the road. the dealer found the fuel leaking on the right side frame under the unit and between the frames where the fuel line was and reinstalled it. *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 54252 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 airstream land yacht. while driving approximately 35 mph the brake pedal fell to the floor board while the contact was depressing the brake pedal. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the technicians stated the front drivers side brake caliper needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the repairs were performed the failure reoccured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 54,252. ds | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 2280 | 1 | |
| While braking consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is concerned about the brakes. dealer has made adjustments to the brake pedal connections and the abs system, but brake pedal is still hard to depress. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is concerned about the brakes. dealer has made adjustments to the brake pedal connections and the abs system, but brake pedal is still hard to depress. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/25/2002 | |||
| When driving at any speed it goes all over the road. vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times, alignment was done, did not remedy the problem.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | OAKLAND | 94621 | OAKLAND TRUCK CENTER | 510 677 5540 |