2003 Airstream International Ccd
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 Airstream International Ccd. Newest first.
On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer IS unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel IS replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or airstream at 937-596-6111.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
2003 airstream 22' travel trailer had leaking, floor deteriorating, and took to a repair shop. upon checking, all outriggers have failed and cracked, frame IS twisting at rear due to outrigger failure. did not realized this until floor was removed for repair. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
My '03 22' airstream trailer has major cracks in the main frame making it untowable. The as factory has sent a "patch kit" which will has not worked. I am only one of hundreds with the same or potential problem. [Xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Airstream rv trailer frame failure. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 airstream international ccd. he realized that the table inside of the vehicle was tilted. he decided to examine the undercarriage of the vehicle and noticed that the sub frame was cracked in two places. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
- Structure › Frame and members
'03 airstream 22FT. Int. Ccd frame failure. My recently purchased as trailer has major defects in the frame design. The outriggers have sagged and cracked the frame. The frame IS buckled behind the rear axel and dropped the entire rearend. The outriggers behind the rear axel have cracked at the…
'03 airstream 22FT. Int. Ccd frame failure. My recently purchased as trailer has major defects in the frame design. The outriggers have sagged and cracked the frame. The frame IS buckled behind the rear axel and dropped the entire rearend. The outriggers behind the rear axel have cracked at the weld. There are 83+ complaints on the airstream owners community forum. As has admitted there IS a problem and sent, repair kits to numerous owners, including me. I know of at least one owner that had his frame replaced by as and now it's doing the same thing. He has parked it and uses it as an additional bedroom. This problem needs looking into. [Xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Tires › Sidewall
Side wall tire blow out on a goodyear trailer tire st 225/75/15 marathon. proper inflation and not over loaded tire had maybe 6000 miles on it and was one year old. *Jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Wheel separations
Wheel separations at thor indusries have predominantly occurred in vehicles manufactured by keystone rv.keystone rv has reported 110 separations of steel wheels of 64,727(0.17%) and 15 separations of aluminum wheels of 6,984 produced (0.21%) in recreational vehiclesmanufactured since march 2003.other divisions of thor…
Wheel separations at thor indusries have predominantly occurred in vehicles manufactured by keystone rv.keystone rv has reported 110 separations of steel wheels of 64,727(0.17%) and 15 separations of aluminum wheels of 6,984 produced (0.21%) in recreational vehiclesmanufactured since march 2003.other divisions of thor industries, dutchman (4), thor california (0), thor america (2), komfort corp (2), and airstream (14) have reported fewer wheel separations over a broader time period (since 2000) than keystone rv. Since a significant majority (92%) of the wheel separations that have occurred in thor industries vehicles have occurred in keystone rv vehicles, odi will focus investigation activity on these products and open an engineering analysis (ea) at keystone rv to investigate the cause(s) for wheel separations.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213176This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
- 10211715This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
- 10188458Power awning maintenance and care tips.
- 10181840This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
- 10180785This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
- 10180784This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
- 10179406This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
- 10175838This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of the use of a new power tounge jack we started installing on certain travel trailers in January 2020. We've included manual crank handle instructions, as well as maintenance tips. - A breakdown of our vendor's parts warranty which include the warranty length and requirements by vendor. - Airtsream technician training and how to sign up.
- 10174503The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.
- 10173233This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.
- 10171981This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining, removing and resealing any areas with gaps, or cracks in the old sealant. Other items recommended to inspect and maintain as needed are: Brakes, awnings, tires, batteries, LP systems, break away cable, and 7-way cord connections. Inspect and lubricate tongue, and stabilizer jacks etc...
- 10165722The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.
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