2003 Airstream Land Yacht recalls and problems
The 2003 Airstream Land Yacht has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Airstream dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Airstream Land Yacht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Airstream Land Yacht recalls
Recall 07V-083: Equipment
Problem: 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-323: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-152: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
2003 Airstream Land Yacht problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,252 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Airstream Land Yacht complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht: 07V-083 (equipment), 05V-323 (electrical system), 03V-152 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (4 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,252 miles.
Are Airstream recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Airstream dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.