2002-2009 Airstream 75th Anniversary, Airstream Bambi and others recall: exterior lighting

Airstream, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 15, 2009. It covers about 2,052 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,052
reported: May 15, 2009
owners notified: May 15, 2009

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

Affected vehicles

Airstream 75th Anniversary 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Airstream Bambi 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Airstream DWR 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Airstream International 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Airstream Ocean Breeze 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Airstream Safari 2002-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Questions about recall 09V159000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2009 Airstream 75th Anniversary, Airstream Bambi and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 09V159000, reported on May 15, 2009, covers about 2,052 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V159000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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