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  Safety Recalls of Airstream Safari Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Airstream Safari. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Airstream Safari.

NHTSA Recall #: 09V159000; May. 15, 2009

Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2003 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2004 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2005 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2006 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2007 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2008 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2009 Airstream 75th Anniversary, 2002 Airstream Bambi, 2003 Airstream Bambi, 2004 Airstream Bambi, 2005 Airstream Bambi, 2006 Airstream Bambi, 2007 Airstream Bambi, 2008 Airstream Bambi, 2009 Airstream Bambi, 2002 Airstream DWR, 2003 Airstream DWR, 2004 Airstream DWR, 2005 Airstream DWR, 2006 Airstream DWR, 2007 Airstream DWR, 2008 Airstream DWR, 2009 Airstream DWR, 2002 Airstream International, 2003 Airstream International, 2004 Airstream International, 2005 Airstream International, 2006 Airstream International, 2007 Airstream International, 2008 Airstream International, 2009 Airstream International, 2002 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2003 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2004 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2005 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2006 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2007 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2008 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2009 Airstream Ocean Breeze, 2002 Airstream Safari, 2003 Airstream Safari, 2004 Airstream Safari, 2005 Airstream Safari, 2006 Airstream Safari, 2007 Airstream Safari, 2008 Airstream Safari, 2009 Airstream Safari
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: Airstream is recalling 2,052 my 2002-2009 bambi, International, safari, 75th anniversary, dwr, and ocean breeze travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 08V367000; Jul. 21, 2008

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Airstream Classic, 2005 Airstream Classic, 2006 Airstream Classic, 2007 Airstream Classic, 2004 Airstream International, 2005 Airstream International, 2006 Airstream International, 2007 Airstream International, 2004 Airstream Interstate, 2005 Airstream Interstate, 2006 Airstream Interstate, 2007 Airstream Interstate, 2004 Airstream Land Yacht, 2005 Airstream Land Yacht, 2006 Airstream Land Yacht, 2007 Airstream Land Yacht, 2006 Airstream Parkway, 2004 Airstream Safari, 2005 Airstream Safari, 2006 Airstream Safari, 2007 Airstream Safari, 2004 Airstream Sky Deck, 2005 Airstream Sky Deck, 2006 Airstream Sky Deck
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V083000; Mar. 5, 2007

Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Airstream Classic, 2003 Airstream Classic, 2004 Airstream Classic, 1997 Airstream Cutter, 1998 Airstream Cutter, 1999 Airstream Cutter, 1997 Airstream Excella, 1998 Airstream Excella, 1999 Airstream Excella, 2000 Airstream Excella, 1997 Airstream Land Yacht, 1998 Airstream Land Yacht, 1999 Airstream Land Yacht, 2000 Airstream Land Yacht, 2001 Airstream Land Yacht, 2002 Airstream Land Yacht, 2003 Airstream Land Yacht, 2004 Airstream Land Yacht, 2000 Airstream Land Yacht Xc, 2001 Airstream Land Yacht Xc, 2000 Airstream Land Yacht Xl, 2001 Airstream Land Yacht Xl, 1999 Airstream Limited, 2000 Airstream Limited, 2001 Airstream Limited, 1997 Airstream Safari, 1998 Airstream Safari, 1999 Airstream Safari, 2000 Airstream Safari, 2001 Airstream Safari, 2002 Airstream Safari, 2003 Airstream Safari, 2004 Airstream Safari, 2003 Airstream Sky Deck, 2004 Airstream Sky Deck, 2002 Airstream Xc Land Yacht, 2003 Airstream Xc Land Yacht, 1999 Airstream XL, 2000 Airstream Xl Land Yacht, 2001 Airstream Xl Land Yacht, 2002 Airstream Xl Land Yacht, 2003 Airstream Xl Land Yacht, 2004 Airstream Xl Land Yacht
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V506000; Oct. 25, 2004

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Airstream Classic, 2005 Airstream Classic, 2004 Airstream International Ccd, 2005 Airstream International Ccd, 2004 Airstream Safari, 2005 Airstream Safari
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V464000; Nov. 12, 2003

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Airstream International Ccd, 2004 Airstream International Ccd, 2003 Airstream Safari, 2004 Airstream Safari
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Airstream Safari Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 15, 2009   Exterior Lighting 2,052
Jul. 21, 2008   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 4,450
Mar. 5, 2007   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 5,084
Oct. 25, 2004   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 929
Nov. 12, 2003   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 3,340


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Airstream Safari Model Years

Model# Recalls
2009 Airstream Safari 1
2008 Airstream Safari 1
2007 Airstream Safari 2
2006 Airstream Safari 2
2005 Airstream Safari 3
2004 Airstream Safari 5
2003 Airstream Safari 3
2002 Airstream Safari 2
2001 Airstream Safari 1
2000 Airstream Safari 1
1999 Airstream Safari 1
1998 Airstream Safari 1
1997 Airstream Safari 1