2009 Airstream Classic recalls and problems

The 2009 Airstream Classic has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2009 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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2 recalls

Service Brakes

Nov 6, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V532000 · 715 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Service Brakes

Jul 22, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V344000 · 737 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

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Questions

Does the 2009 Airstream Classic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Airstream Classic, the latest from Nov 6, 2012 (service brakes). 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 2009 Airstream Classic?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Airstream Classic.