Vehicle overheated while driving. Dealer determined oil breather tube was too short, causing radiator to clog and engine to overheat. *ak the consumer stated that this problem is caused by defect. Refer bulletin-sbo1-7-per freightliner.
The worst 1999 Airstream Cutter problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 4
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) rear brake valves can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging downward.
- Risk
- This will result in automatic application of the emergency brake causing a rapid deceleration and stopping of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. 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 1‑877‑596‑6505.
Recall number 01V086000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The liquid propane gas (lpg) lines can be damaged due to the fresh water tank sagging down, resulting in leakage.
- Risk
- Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a steel support bracket that runs fore and aft under the fresh water tank between two chassis cross members below the tank. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. 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 1‑877‑596‑6505.
Recall number 01V087000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The rear floor support leg attachments could fail, causing force to the lpg line fittings and could result in leakage.
- Risk
- Damaged steel lpg lines could result in a leak that could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-enforce the rear floor support with a support leg welded to a steel tube. The old legs will be left in place and the new support leg fitted over the floor support tube, and the support welded in place at the floor support tube and the chassis rail. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. 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 1‑877‑596‑6505.
Recall number 01V088000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Airstream Cutter 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
- 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...
- This newsletter includes information regarding
- 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
- This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season
What 1999 Airstream Cutter owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer received 3 recall notices 01v086000/ 01v087000, and 01v088000. Contacted dealer to have them repaired. Dealer informed consumer he would be unable to make modifications. *ak consumer has had repairs done, he states he is an experienced mechanic himself and will inspect repairs when he returns home.
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Questions about the 1999 Airstream Cutter
Is the 1999 Airstream Cutter reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Airstream Cutter, close to a typical Cutter model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Airstream Cutter?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Airstream Cutter have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, other.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Airstream Cutter body?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V088000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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