Recall 06V-161: 2005–2006 Airstream Safari Bambi

AIRSTREAM, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2006, covering about 67 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-161
Report date
May 9, 2006
Vehicles affected
67
Owners notified
May 18, 2006

The problem

On certain travel trailers, the 110-volt receptacle in the galley area of the unit is required to be protected by a ground fault interrupter (Gfi) receptacle or by a gfi type breaker in the panel board. The 110-volt galley receptacle unit does not have this protection.

The risk

This condition could result in an electrical shock that could cause serious injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will remove the present galley receptacle, install a nonmetallic outlet box, and install and test the gfi 110-volt receptacle free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2006. Owners may contact airstream at 937-596-6111.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerAIRSTREAM, INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V161000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Airstream Safari Bambi2005, 2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-161?

On certain travel trailers, the 110-volt receptacle in the galley area of the unit is required to be protected by a ground fault interrupter (Gfi) receptacle or by a gfi type breaker in the panel board. The 110-volt galley receptacle unit does not have this protection.

How is recall 06V-161 fixed?

Dealers will remove the present galley receptacle, install a nonmetallic outlet box, and install and test the gfi 110-volt receptacle free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2006. Owners may contact airstream at 937-596-6111.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.