2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
The 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (1 complaint), Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), and Trailer Hitches (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD, potentially affecting up to 929 vehicles.
Recall 04V506000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 929 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 LIQUID THAT INADEQUATELY LUBRICATES THE...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE UNIT AND REMOVE THE WHEELS, INSPECT THE HUBS, INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS, RACES AND GREASE SEALS. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE PARTS AND REPACK THE WHEEL BEARING WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE AND REINSTALL THE HUB AND WHEELS. THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Airstream International CCD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the floor and outriggers were sagging due to cracks in the subframe. The trailer was towed to the dealer, where it was inspected by a welder. The welder removed the skirts and determined that the main frame support beam had a linear defect in the rectangular tubing and complete separation in parts of the subframe. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had the trailer was towed to the dealer for a welder to inspect. The failure mileage was unknown.
FRAME FAILURE , SIGNS OF OUTRIGGERS SHOW CRACKS IN WHEEL WELL.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HITCH TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR BURNED UP. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNAL PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
133 — VISIBILITY
VISTA VIEW WINDOW GLASS INADEQUEATELY BONDED TO ALUMINUM FRAME. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD
- 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 6 complaints
- 2004 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 4 complaints
- 2005 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD (current)
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