2002 Airstream Safari recalls and problems
The 2002 Airstream Safari has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Airstream dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Airstream Safari vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Airstream Safari recalls
Recall 09V-159: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Airstream is recalling 2,052 my 2002-2009 bambi, international, safari, 75th anniversary, dwr, and ocean breeze travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the travel trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.
Fix: Airstream will send dealers separate reflectors to the affected customers and dealers along with instructions for proper installation. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or taking the travel trailer to the nearest airstream certified dealers. This will be done free of charge. The recall began on may 15, 2009. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6849.
Recall 07V-083: Equipment
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.
Other Airstream Safari years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Airstream Safari have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Airstream Safari: 09V-159 (exterior lighting), 07V-083 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.