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2003 Airstream International Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Airstream International has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Airstream International. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Airstream International owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Airstream International, describing incidents dated April 5, 2012.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10454310 · Filed

    I HAVE FOUND THAT THE FRAME AND THE ATTACHING OUTRIGGERS ON MY AIRSTREAM ARE STRUCTURALLY INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE BODY. THE FLOOR OF THE AIRSTREAM IS SAGGING AT THE DOOR FRAME LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FRONT AXLE, AND DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. *TR

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REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS LIGHTING/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #09V159000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported May 15, 2009 · AIRSTREAM, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,052 vehicles

Airstream campaign 050709 · Owners notified May 15, 2009 · Vehicles built June 1, 2002 – June 30, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING 2,052 MY 2002-2009 BAMBI, INTERNATIONAL, SAFARI, 75TH ANNIVERSARY, DWR, AND OCEAN BREEZE TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TRAVEL TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITHOUT REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS.

Safety consequence

INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLE INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

AIRSTREAM WILL SEND DEALERS SEPARATE REFLECTORS TO THE AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF INSTALLING THE REFLECTORS OR TAKING THE TRAVEL TRAILER TO THE NEAREST AIRSTREAM CERTIFIED DEALERS. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6849.

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> .

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