2002 Airstream 396XL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 Airstream 396XL has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 396XL?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Airstream 396XL recalls

Structure

Recall 02V247Sep 13, 2002149 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Airstream 396XL problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

What owners report

2008-12-31, Equipment
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 AMMONIA AND NOTICED A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000(EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL KIT; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COOLING MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WOULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE ADDRESSED IN THE SAFETY DEFECT. A NEW REFRIGE

2002 Airstream 396XL questions

Does the 2002 Airstream 396XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Airstream 396XL: Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Airstream 396XL?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Airstream 396XL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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