2002 Airstream 396XL problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2002 Airstream 396XL.
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- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2002 XC Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Airstream recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Airstream
Structure #02V247000 · 2002 · 149 units
Problem: On certain diesel motor homes, when the unit is fully loaded with fuel, fluids, and passengers, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded. furthermore, the unit may have a disproportionate front axle weight distribution that could result in an overload condition on the front tire of the motor home.
Risk: This overload condition could result in the sudden failure of the front tire causing a loss of control of the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front tires. in addition, dealers will also install a poppet kit to compensate for the added width of the new front tires. this remedy will increase the front gawr. a new set of vehicle weight labels will be issued to reflect these changes. owner notification began september 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service dat
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2002 Airstream 396XL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Airstream for the 2002 396XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2002 Airstream 396XL problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.