Dt*: the contact stated while towing a travel trailer at various speeds, the right front and left rear service brakes failed to work when brake pressure was applied. The manufacturer was alerted and inspected the trailer service brakes. The technician determined two of the four brake assemblies were out of adjustment and rendered useless during normal braking applications. All four brake assemblies were replaced which corrected the problem. The trailer is a 2006 airstream travel trailer, model safari.
The worst 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain travel trailers, the 110-volt receptacle in the galley area of the unit is required to be protected by a ground fault interrupter (gfi) receptacle or by a gfi type breaker in the panel board. The 110-volt galley receptacle unit does not have this protection.
- Risk
- This condition could result in an electrical shock that could cause serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the present galley receptacle, install a nonmetallic outlet box, and install and test the gfi 110-volt receptacle free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2006. Owners may contact airstream at 937‑596‑6111.
Recall number 06V161000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi 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
- The newsletter talks about inspecting wheel bearings, and the advantages of using Nev-R-Lube Bearings.
- 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
- This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season
What 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi owners say
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Questions about the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi
Is the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi, close to a typical Safari Bambi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 Airstream Safari Bambi have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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