2001 Airstream Land Yacht problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2001 Airstream Land Yacht.
Built on
- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2001 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #03V152000 · 2003 · 94 units
Problem: On certain 350 xl and 355 xl and commercial units designated as 35' xl and 37' xl motor homes built on the ford f53 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began may 2, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airstream at 937-596-6111.
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
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. 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 2001 Airstream Land Yacht have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Airstream for the 2001 Land Yacht. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2001 Airstream Land Yacht problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.