2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
The 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 5,100 vehicles.
Recall 10V415000 — EQUIPMENT
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 34" CLASSIC TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: AIRSTREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 OR AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.
View full details →Recall 07V083000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 5,084 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR (MODEL NUMBER RM 3862, SERIAL NUMBER 210-00075). THE CONTACT IS GETTING A NEW REFRIGERATOR 01/17/2006, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW HE CAN BE COMPENSATED FOR THE OLD DOMETIC. THE CONTACT BELIEVES HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE DOMETIC PRIOR TO 01/15/2007 WHEN IT JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. *JB UPDATED 03/19/07. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1STMON04002282 — EQUIPMENT
The newsletter talks about inspecting wheel bearings, and the advantages of using Nev-R-Lube Bearings.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM CLASSIC
- 2001 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2002 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2003 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC (current)
- 2004 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 7 complaints
- 2005 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 9 complaints
- 2006 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 3 complaints
- 2007 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 1 complaint
- 2008 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 0 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 12 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 11 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER — 11 total complaints