2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
The 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with 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 Structureframe And Members (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD, potentially affecting up to 3,340 vehicles.
Recall 03V464000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,340 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2003 AIRSTREAM 22' TRAVEL TRAILER HAD LEAKING, FLOOR DETERIORATING, AND TOOK TO A REPAIR SHOP. UPON CHECKING, ALL OUTRIGGERS HAVE FAILED AND CRACKED, FRAME IS TWISTING AT REAR DUE TO OUTRIGGER FAILURE. DID NOT REALIZED THIS UNTIL FLOOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. *TR
MY '03 22' AIRSTREAM TRAILER HAS MAJOR CRACKS IN THE MAIN FRAME MAKING IT UNTOWABLE. THE AS FACTORY HAS SENT A "PATCH KIT" WHICH WILL HAS NOT WORKED. I AM ONLY ONE OF HUNDREDS WITH THE SAME OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIRSTREAM RV TRAILER FRAME FAILURE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. HE REALIZED THAT THE TABLE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TILTED. HE DECIDED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
'03 AIRSTREAM 22FT. INT. CCD FRAME FAILURE. MY RECENTLY PURCHASED AS TRAILER HAS MAJOR DEFECTS IN THE FRAME DESIGN. THE OUTRIGGERS HAVE SAGGED AND CRACKED THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS BUCKLED BEHIND THE REAR AXEL AND DROPPED THE ENTIRE REAREND. THE OUTRIGGERS BEHIND THE REAR AXEL HAVE CRACKED AT THE WELD. THERE ARE 83+ COMPLAINTS ON THE AIRSTREAM OWNERS COMMUNITY FORUM. AS HAS ADMITTED THERE IS A PROBLEM AND SENT, REPAIR KITS TO NUMEROUS OWNERS, INCLUDING ME. I KNOW OF AT LEAST ONE OWNER THAT HAD HIS FRAME REPLACED BY AS AND NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING. HE HAS PARKED IT AND USES IT AS AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS LOOKING INTO. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
- 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD (current)
- 2004 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 4 complaints
- 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 3 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 22 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 12 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 11 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER — 11 total complaints