2003 Airstream Classic problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2003 Airstream Classic.
Body type
- Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Airstream
Equipment #07V083000 · 2007 · 5,084 units
Problem: Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Airstream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sche
Equipment #10V415000 · 2010 · 16 units
Problem: 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.
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 2003 Airstream Classic have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Airstream for the 2003 Classic. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2003 Airstream Classic problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.