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2003 Airstream International CCDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2003 Airstream International CCD, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Airstream International CCD has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure50
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Airstream International CCD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-464 · Nov 12, 2003 · 3,340 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Airstream.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other International CCD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the International CCD median. How we score

'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Airstream International CCD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WHEEL SEPARATIONSPE04051 · closed Nov 23, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What International CCD owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2003 AIRSTREAM 22' TRAVEL TRAILER HAD LEAKING, FLOOR DETERIORATING, AND TOOK TO A REPAIR SHOP. UPON CHECKING, ALL OUTRIGGERS HAVE FAILED AND CRACKED, FRAME IS TWISTING AT REAR DUE TO OUTRIGGER FAILURE. DID NOT REALIZED THIS UNTIL FLOOR WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. *TR
Complaint 10412162 · Jul 13, 2011 · 18,000 miles
MY '03 22' AIRSTREAM TRAILER HAS MAJOR CRACKS IN THE MAIN FRAME MAKING IT UNTOWABLE. THE AS FACTORY HAS SENT A "PATCH KIT" WHICH WILL HAS NOT WORKED. I AM ONLY ONE OF HUNDREDS WITH THE SAME OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…
Complaint 10366686 · Nov 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD. HE REALIZED THAT THE TABLE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TILTED. HE DECIDED TO EXAMINE THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10366378 · Nov 16, 2010

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