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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V159📅 May 15, 2009

2002–2009 Airstream 75TH Anniversary & 2002–2009 Airstream Bambi + 4 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V159000
Manufacturer recall #
050709
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,052
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 15, 2009
Built
Jun 1, 2002 – Jun 30, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V159 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V159?

2002–2009 Airstream 75TH Anniversary & 2002–2009 Airstream Bambi + 4 more. 2,052 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Airstream dealer to book the free repair.