2005 Airstream Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Service Brakes, Electric (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-07-22 · campaign 10V344000 · 737 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (17)
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 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-04-28 · Tires:sidewall · 1,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated upon inspection of the tires blisters were noticed on the sidewalls of all four tires. the dealer has been alerted…”
2005-08-11 · Air Bags:frontal“i have some complaints that the dealer is investigating. my main complaint is that there are thousands of complaints listed for this model and possibly this year on another website that i only found out about after recently buying my vehicle. i have posted a message there about this site so that people know about it. it is: http://forums.clubr…”
2005-07-27 · Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices“dt: the consumer states that there are mechanical difficulties with the rv. dealership told consumer to cut out the co2 detection. consumer states there is a defect in the unit. there is no gas or co2 detection in it. the sensors have been disconnected because the alarms go off, and they won't fix the problem. consumer states in the middle of…”
2005-07-11 · Service Brakes, Electric“dt: consumer states that dutchmen thor produces a camper, tab, and they have an alco brake system that they have modified. they state it has not been modified. according to alco in united kingdom, the company is setting up the system wrong on the vehicle. when he tries to get information from dutchmen thor they send him the manual for the germa…”
2005-07-05 · Tires“dt: while driving on interstate two right tires blew out. there was no warning, no bulge or noise from the tires. the tires were replaced with the same type of tires. then the owner was told by dealer that there was a sticker on front of trailer which stated the trailer should have 225 tires on it and the trailer was sold with 205 tires on it. also…”
2005-05-19 · Tires“dt: two car hauler, mid america mfg., inc. route 1 box 875 bertrand, mo. 63823 custom built trailer which had various safety problems since date of purchase. poor welding, tires, inappropriate lighting, hand jack was not equipped to handle weight load. no licence plate holder. undersized wheel wells. no safety reflector. suspension not equipp…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.