2003 Airstream Bambi recalls and problems

The 2003 Airstream Bambi has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2003 compares

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

May 15, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V159000 · 2,052 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2003 vs. other Airstream Bambi years

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Questions

Does the 2003 Airstream Bambi have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Airstream Bambi, the latest from May 15, 2009 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Airstream Bambi?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Airstream Bambi.