2003 Airstream Land Yacht
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2003 airstream land yacht. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes were depressed into the floorboard abnormally. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician stated that the front driver side brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 airstream land yacht. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes were depressed into the floorboard abnormally. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician stated that the front driver side brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs were performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or further repairs. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 54,252. updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/9/12 *cn
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While braking consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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
- Fuel system, gasoline
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
- Suspension
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
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.
- 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.
- 10001412The foam insulation on the engine cover may rub the top of the egr valve and/or its associated wire.
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