2001 Airstream Land Yacht recalls and problems

The 2001 Airstream Land Yacht has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Airstream dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Airstream Land Yacht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Airstream Land Yacht recalls

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.

Recall 03V-152: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 21, 2003 · 94 vehicles affected · AIRSTREAM, INC.

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.

2001 Airstream Land Yacht problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Tires1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2001 Airstream Land Yacht complaints

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

Equipment · reported Sep 4, 2007
Dometic refrigerator failure. Customer states that the refrigerator did not cool properly, had a smell of ammonia, and had yellow residue behind and on the sides of the unit. This was under recall and customer paid to get the problem fixed. The consumer stated had problems with the refrigerator not cooling properly and the warranty had expired. The consumer stated that was informed a new unit was necessary for repair by the dealer. The consumer stated dometic was aware a new unit was installed and sent an extended warranty form. The consumer provided repair invoices and the copy of the recall…
Tires · at 11,000 miles · reported Sep 29, 2003
The 2 rear duel tires experienced tread separation from the side walls while driving. This occurred because the tires were too small and could not support the weight of the motor home. There was a recall issued on the front tires which the manufacturer replaced with larger size tires, 275/70xza1.
Suspension · reported Nov 13, 2000
While driving on rough, broken interstate pavement the motorhome bounced with the front end moving up then down causing vehicle to swerve to the right, the bouncing occured often and the right front tire was making contact with the upper portion of the wheel well. Nlm

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Airstream Land Yacht have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Airstream Land Yacht: 07V-083 (equipment), 03V-152 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Airstream Land Yacht?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,000 miles.

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.