2004 Airstream Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (5) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-16 · campaign 10V415000 · 16 vehicles
Defect: AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 34" CLASSIC TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: AIRSTREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 OR AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-05-28 · 1STMON042052822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
Tires 2022-04-28 · 1STMON041042822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article discussed tire care and maintenance. it explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
Wheels 2022-03-28 · 1STMON04002282 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the newsletter talks about inspecting wheel bearings, and the advantages of using nev-r-lube bearings.
Equipment 2021-02-26 · 1STMON02282021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power awning maintenance and care tips.
Equipment 2020-10-28 · 1STMON037102820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
Equipment 2020-09-28 · 1STMON03692820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. there is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-09-30 · Tires · 28,000 mi“we had our first trip today from home into las cruces, nm. prior to leaving home, we checked all the tires, and the pressures were all 65 psi. tires have about 28000 miles, and trailer is 19 months old. we took our trailer into north dallas rv on sep 28 for the recall. we had them accomplish that and several other items. today, we had the sca…”
2007-08-21 · Tires · 6,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 airstream classic. the vehicle has goodyear trailer marathon rad, size st225/75-15 tires. the contact noticed a large rubber flap hanging from one of the tires. he removed the tire from the vehicle and discovered a chunk of rubber bulging. he stated that the tire was losing air. no other vehicle information was provi…”
2007-07-11 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“consumer states that the dometic model rm3862ss refrigerator installed in his 2004 airstream classic travel trailer is not included in the recall. *mc the serial number listed on the consumers rv was not on the list. the consumer noticed the refrigerator had stopped cooling while operating on electric. *jb…”
2006-08-26 · Tires · 48,000 mi“two blowouts on my airstream trailer on front trailer tires about 24 hours apart. the tires were fairly new 2 years and low mileage. they were goodyear marathon st225/75r/15 load d. *jb…”
2006-06-16 · Tires:tread/Belt“goodyear marathon tire failure. st205/75r14, dot vo8l 2jt4 2603. made in new zealand. thread separation less than 5000 miles. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.