NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Airstream Classic Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Airstream Classic has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Airstream Classic. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Airstream Classic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
The Hydraulic Brake Hose may Fail due to Flexing
NHTSA #12V532000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2012 · AIRSTREAM, INC.
Potentially affected: 715 vehicles
Owners notified November 19, 2012 · Vehicles built May 1, 2005 – April 30, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Airstream Classic recreational vehicles manufactured between May 2005 and April 2009. The brake hose may flex near the fitting on the brake assembly and lead to hose fatigue. Also, during suspension travel, the brake hose may rub on the underside of the trailer.
Safety consequence
As a result of flexing or rubbing, the brake hose may fail causing a loss of brake pressure, reducing braking performance. The loss of braking ability could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
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.
FAULTY HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONTROLLER
NHTSA #10V344000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported July 22, 2010 · AIRSTREAM, INC.
Potentially affected: 737 vehicles
Owners notified August 11, 2010 · Vehicles built March 1, 2005 – April 30, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 CLASSIC TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2005 THROUGH APRIL 2009 AND EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONTROLLER BY ACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER CAN FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE BRAKES ON THE TRAILER TO LOCK UP OR TO FAIL COMPLETELY.
Safety consequence
THE LOCKING OF THE BRAKES OR BRAKE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE CONTROLLER AND IF FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.
Notes
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Airstream Classic model years
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