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1996 Airstream Land Yacht

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 26, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1996 Airstream Land Yacht, most frequently naming the brakes category. 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jan 26, 2006

PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN 90-C-50 (A) - AUTOMATIC -APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. ON P-30 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. WHILE AT FREE WAY SPEED I HAVE HAD THE E-BRAKE ACTIVATE ON ITS OWN ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED CAUSING A NEAR COLLISION WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE. I CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSIST. AT 1-800 222-1020. NO HELP. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL GM DEALER. I WAS TOLD MY VIN NO. DOES NOT FALL IN THE RECALL. NOT KNOWING OF THE RECALL, I EXPLAINED THE SYMPTOMS THAT WERE IN THE RECALL. STILL NO HELP FROM ANYONE. SO FAR I HAVE SPENT OVER $750 AND STILL DO NOT KNOW IF PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. I HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM SO FAR. *AK

NHTSA ID
10148781
Incident
Mar 25, 2003
Mileage
95,300 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 11, 1999

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ROLL WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ON AND ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAKE THREE TIMES. ANOTHER DEALER REBUILT THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
839473

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

1STMON037102820

EQUIPMENT

This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.

1STTTN01192820

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.

1STMON035042820

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK

This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.

1STMON034042820

EQUIPMENT

The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.

1STMON03332820

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.

1STMON0322282020

VISIBILITY

This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining, removing and resealing any areas with gaps, or cracks in the old sealant. Other items recommended to inspect and maintain as needed are: Brakes, awnings, tires, batteries, LP systems, break away cable, and 7-way cord connections. Inspect and lubricate tongue, and stabilizer jacks etc...

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Airstream Land Yacht by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016010—
2015120—
2014020—
2007010—
2006010—
2005030—
2004040—
2003530—
2002020—
2001320—
2000120—
1999010—
1998010—
1997210—
1996Viewing200—
1995500—
1993100—
1991100—
1990100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.