2005 Airstream Land Yacht Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2005 Airstream Land Yacht problems

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 21, 2008 · 4,450 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Airstream is recalling 4,450 my 2004-2007 safari, international, interstate, land yacht, classic, my 2004-2006 skydeck, and my 2006 parkway travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Airstream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 08V367000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported November 16, 2006 · 149 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877‑294‑6773 or airstream at 1‑937‑596‑6111.

Recall number 06V435000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported July 15, 2005 · 213 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 2005 Airstream Land Yacht reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Airstream Land Yacht.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Airstream Land Yacht?

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How many recalls does the 2005 Airstream Land Yacht have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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