CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Airstream Safari has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Electric (1 report).
2005 Airstream Safari recalls
Most common 2005 Airstream Safari problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AIRSTREAM SAFARI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON BOTH REAR TIRES IS SEPARATING. HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES ARE 30.5 INCHES HIGH IN DIAMETER, WHEN THEY SHOULD BE 28.5 INCHES. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE, WHICH WAS A SPARE, FAILED AT 2,500 MILES AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE FAILED AT 12,500 MILES. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR MARATHON (SIZE ST225/75 R15) AND BOTH TIRES HAVE 65 PSI. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE PICTURES AND THE ACTUAL TIRES IF NEEDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,500. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005, WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH CHICAGO, OUR AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER BRAKES BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY LOCKING WHILE BRAKING. LATER, WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON I-57, BREAK CONTROLLER BEGAN PERIODICALLY REPORTING AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND WHEN THE BREAKS WERE APPLIED, THE CONTROLLER REPORTED SHORT CIRCUIT. WE ARRIVED AT AN AIRSTREAM DEALER WHERE A TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRSTREAM BREAK WIRES. AFTER REMOVING THE BREAK DRUMS, THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE THREE METAL CLIPS WHICH HOLD THE TWO WHITE WIRES FOR THE MAGNETIC BREAK WERE NOT SECURED TO THE BREAK ARMATURE. FURTHER, OBSERVATION REVEALED THAT THE BREAK PADS ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAD RUST
2005 Airstream Safari questions
Does the 2005 Airstream Safari have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Airstream Safari: Exterior Lighting; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Airstream Safari?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Electric (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Airstream Safari 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.