Vehicle recall 09V159000 · May 15, 2009
Airstream 75TH Anniversary, Bambi and 4 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 2009
- Filed by
- AIRSTREAM, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 050709
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,052
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Airstream 75TH Anniversary (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Airstream Bambi (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Airstream DWR (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Airstream International (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Airstream Ocean Breeze (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Airstream Safari (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Has your Airstream been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Airstream dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.