Tl* - 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. *jb updated 03/19/07.
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 10V415000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 07V083000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Airstream Classic 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
- This article discussed tire care and maintenance
- The newsletter talks about inspecting wheel bearings, and the advantages of using Nev-R-Lube Bearings.
- Power awning maintenance and care tips.
- This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and...
- This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is...
- This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides...
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- The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream...
- This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season
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Questions about the 2003 Airstream Classic
Is the 2003 Airstream Classic reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Airstream Classic, fewer than a typical Classic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Airstream Classic?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2003 Airstream Classic have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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