2003 Airstream LAND YACHT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
28,266 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 60.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024798 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
2003 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT MOTORHOME GASOLINE LEAK. *MR THE LEAK HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE AND ONTO THE ROAD. THE DEALER FOUND THE FUEL LEAKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME UNDER THE UNIT AND BETWEEN THE FRAMES WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS AND REINSTALLED IT. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039650 · 2003-09-10 (September 10, 2003)
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTIONS AND THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080088 · 2004-06-29 (June 29, 2004)
WHILE BRAKING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080088 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10404304 · 2011-06-03 (June 3, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR FURTHER REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,252. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF UPDATED 2/9/12 *…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,252 miles reported. Look up ODI 10404304 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8016092 · 2002-08-13 (August 13, 2002)
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IT GOES ALL OVER THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, ALIGNMENT WAS DONE, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8016092 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V152000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
ON CERTAIN 350 XL AND 355 XL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS DESIGNATED AS 35' XL AND 37' XL MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE FORD F53 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.
NHTSA campaign record ↗05V323000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2005-07-15 (July 15, 2005)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS)NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN DRIVER WARNINGS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101 AND 105 ARE NOT DISPLAYED. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCORRECT SOFTWARE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CODES.
Consequence: DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.
Remedy: AIRSTREAM IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-596-6505.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V083000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-05 (March 5, 2007)
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: AIRSTREAM WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.
NHTSA campaign record ↗