- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Airstream DWR Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Airstream DWR have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical DWR year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Airstream DWR recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 Airstream DWR yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Airstream DWR: every year compared
All DWR years2003 Airstream DWR vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Airstream DWR | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2003 Airstream International CCD | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Airstream Land Yacht | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Airstream Classic | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Airstream International | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Airstream DWR
Does the 2003 Airstream DWR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Airstream DWR: exterior lighting (May 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Airstream DWR had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Airstream DWR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Airstream DWR year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Airstream DWR has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data