2002–2009 Airstream 75TH Anniversary, 2002–2009 Airstream Bambi, 2002–2009 Airstream DWR and 3 other models Recall: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09V159000 · Exterior Lighting · filed May 15, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLE INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Airstream vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V159000 (manufacturer number 050709). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.