Tl* the contact owns a 2003 airstream land yacht. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes were depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician stated that the front driver side brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs were performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or further repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 54,252. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/9/12
The worst 2003 Airstream Land Yacht problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
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
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss)nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster such that certain driver warnings required by fmvss 101 and 105 are not displayed. As a result of this incorrect software, the instrument panel cluster may fail to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failure codes.
- Risk
- Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.
- Remedy
- Airstream is working with workhorse to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or airstream at 1‑877‑596‑6505.
Recall number 05V323000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V152000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht 12
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 2003 Airstream Land Yacht owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While braking consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer is concerned about the brakes. Dealer has made adjustments to the brake pedal connections and the ABS system, but brake pedal is still hard to depress.
2003 airstream land yacht motorhome gasoline leak. *mr the leak had come from the engine and onto the road. The dealer found the fuel leaking on the right side frame under the unit and between the frames where the fuel line was and reinstalled it. *scc
When driving at any speed it goes all over the road. Vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times, alignment was done, did not remedy the problem.
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Questions about the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht
Is the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht, 1.7 times a typical Land Yacht model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V152000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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