2002 Airstream 396XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Airstream 396XL, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Airstream 396XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
On certain diesel motor homes, when the unit is fully loaded with fuel, fluids, and passengers, the front gross axle weight rating (gawr) could be exceeded. Furthermore, the unit may have a disproportionate front axle weight distribution that could result in an overload condition on the front tire of the motor home.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front tires. In addition, dealers will also install a poppet kit to compensate for the added width of the new front tires. This remedy will increase the front gawr. A new set of vehicle weight…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Airstream 396XL have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 airstream 396xl rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model ndr1062. The contact stated that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. He smelled a strong odor of amm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2008 · Equipment
Compare Airstream 396XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Airstream 396XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Airstream 396XL | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Airstream 396XL | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Airstream 396XL | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Airstream 396XL | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Airstream 396XL | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Airstream 396XL
How do I know if my 2002 Airstream 396XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Airstream 396XL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Airstream dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V247000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.