Tl*the contact owns a 2005 airstream safari. The contact stated that the tread on both rear tires is separating. He noticed that the tires are 30.5 inches high in diameter, when they should be 28.5 inches. The passenger side rear tire, which was a spare, failed at 2,500 miles and the driver side rear tire failed at 12,500 miles. The tires are goodyear marathon (size st225/75 r15) and both tires have 65 psi. The contact can provide pictures and the actual tires if needed. The current and failure mileages were 12,500. No other vehicle information was available.
The worst 2005 Airstream Safari problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
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- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Airstream is recalling 2,052 my 2002-2009 bambi, international, safari, 75th anniversary, dwr, and ocean breeze travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the travel trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
- Risk
- Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.
- Remedy
- Airstream will send dealers separate reflectors to the affected customers and dealers along with instructions for proper installation. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or taking the travel trailer to the nearest airstream certified dealers. This will be done free of charge. The recall began on may 15, 2009. Owners may contact airstream at 1‑937‑596‑6849.
Recall number 09V159000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes, the outer wheel bearing in the hub of the axle may fail, leading to unexpected separation of the wheel from the axle. This failure may be due to an inadequate amount of grease in the hub assembly or the grease in the hub may break down under normal operating conditions into a liquid that inadequately lubricates the outer bearing. Inadequate lubrication of the outer bearing can begin a chain of events that could lead to wheel separation.
- Risk
- Separation of one or more wheels from the trailer could cause the trailer to handle erratically or go out of control. A lost wheel could also strike an oncoming or following vehicle causing a crash, resulting in serious injury of death to those involved.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the unit and remove the wheels, inspect the hubs, inner and outer bearings, races and grease seals. If necessary, replace parts and repack the wheel bearing with high temperature grease and reinstall the hub and wheels. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact airstream at 1‑877‑596‑6505.
Recall number 04V506000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Airstream Safari 16
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...
- 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
What 2005 Airstream Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On friday, june 17, 2005, while traveling through chicago, our airstream travel trailer brakes began intermittently locking while braking. Later, while driving south on I-57, break controller began periodically reporting an open circuit and when the breaks were applied, the controller reported short circuit. We arrived at an airstream dealer where a technician was able to perform a visual inspection of the airstream break wires. After removing the break drums, the technician observed that the three metal clips which hold the two white wires for the magnetic break were not secured to the break armature. Further, observation revealed that the break pads on the right rear wheel had rust deposits indicating that the breaks may not have been in operation for a long period of time. Upon closer examination, technician discovered that the insulation on one of the white wires had worn through from the chafing of the break mechanism, which ultimately was making contact with metal causing a short circuit. Temporary repair was made until a replacement part could be obtained.
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Questions about the 2005 Airstream Safari
Is the 2005 Airstream Safari reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Airstream Safari, close to a typical Safari model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Airstream Safari?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Airstream Safari have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, equipment and suspension.
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