1998-2000 · 2 model years
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Aero Aerolite across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the suspension.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. This could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in...
2002 Aerolite cub 23' rear fold out bunk door separated from frame near hinge. Bunk door now bulges out when folded down and is unsalf for use as a sleeping bunk as occupent could fall out of the bunk and on to the ground. Appears that wood frame inside has rotted out. Manufacturer contacted (aerolite) at 574-537-0700 and plans to replace door under "customer goodwill". Have heard of service bulliten having been issued. *Ak
Expandables on the trailer that folded out to sleep collapsed (separated from the hinges) while consumer and two children were sleeping, causing consumer to fall, the consumer contacted the manufacturer who stated that there was a service bulletin issued for this problem. *Ak *nlm
Covered spare tire bracket with tire still attached flew off while consumer was on highway. Consumer was flagged down by another driver who also located the tire bracket. Tire was still attached to metal bracket, 4 bolts or screws were missing. Manufacturer will be contacted. Correct model name is dutchman model 801d, voyager. Consumer will make corrections. *Ak *tr
The 2 problems reported are serious manufacturing defects which could easily have caused death or major injury. The traction control system failed without warning at 45 mph in heavy traffic. It disengaged the engine from the transmission, leaving me to coast and weave through traffic to the shoulder. The clutch failed without warning at a stop sign. Had it failed a few seconds later I would have been struck broad side while crossing traffic. It failed because the clutch hose collapsed. Both of these problems are frequent, well known defects to both saab usa and the dealer. They have refused to do a recall for either. *Ak
Stove burner valve doesn't turn off from the front burner, heat is still coming out of the stove burner when turning the unit off. *Ak
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Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (3), suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Aero Aerolite model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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