2003 Airstream Classic recalls and problems

The 2003 Airstream Classic has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Airstream dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Airstream Classic vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Airstream Classic recalls

Recall 10V-415: Equipment

Reported Sep 16, 2010 · 16 vehicles affected · AIRSTREAM, INC.

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.

Recall 07V-083: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 5,084 vehicles affected · AIRSTREAM, INC.

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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.

2003 Airstream Classic problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Airstream Classic complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Jan 17, 2007
- the contact has a dometic refrigerator (Model number rm 3862, serial number 210-00075). The contact is getting a new refrigerator 01/17/2006, and would like to know how he can be compensated for the old dometic. The contact believes he should be compensated because he was having no problems with the dometic prior to 01/15/2007 when it just completely stopped working. Updated 03/19/07.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Airstream Classic have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Airstream Classic: 10V-415 (equipment), 07V-083 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Airstream Classic?

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports).

Are Airstream recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Airstream dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.