Recall 07V-083: 2002–2004 Airstream Classic, 1997–1999 Airstream Cutter and 10 more
AIRSTREAM, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2007, covering about 5,084 vehicles.
The 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.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The 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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AIRSTREAM, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V083000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Airstream Classic | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Airstream Cutter | 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Airstream Excella | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Airstream Land Yacht | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Airstream Land Yacht XC | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Airstream Land Yacht XL | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Airstream Limited | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Airstream Safari | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Airstream Sky Deck | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Airstream XC Land Yacht | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Airstream XL | 1999 | All years |
| Airstream XL Land Yacht | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-083?
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.
How is recall 07V-083 fixed?
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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.