2005 Airstream Safari Bambi problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Airstream Safari Bambi.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Airstream
Electrical System #06V161000 · 2006 · 67 units
Problem: On certain travel trailers, the 110-volt receptacle in the galley area of the unit is required to be protected by a ground fault interrupter (gfi) receptacle or by a gfi type breaker in the panel board. the 110-volt galley receptacle unit does not have this protection.
Risk: This condition could result in an electrical shock that could cause serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will remove the present galley receptacle, install a nonmetallic outlet box, and install and test the gfi 110-volt receptacle free of charge. the recall began on may 18, 2006. owners may contact 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.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Airstream Safari Bambi have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Airstream for the 2005 Safari Bambi. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Airstream Safari Bambi problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes, electric.