NHTSA Recall 09V159000: Exterior lighting
AIRSTREAM, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,052 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Airstream 75TH Anniversary.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V159000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 050709 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | May 15, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V159000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Airstream 75TH Anniversary | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airstream Bambi | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airstream Dwr | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airstream International | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airstream Ocean Breeze | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airstream Safari | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.