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2005 Airstream Safari BambiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Airstream Safari Bambi, most often about the service brakes, electric. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, electric

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Airstream Safari Bambi has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes, electric10

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

1 recall

2005 Airstream Safari Bambi 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 06V-161 · May 9, 2006 · 67 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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

2005 vs. every other Safari Bambi 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 Safari Bambi median. How we score

'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Safari Bambi owners report

Recent service brakes, electric complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AIRSTREAM SAFARI BAMBI TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER RECONNECTED THE BRAKE WIRES. UPON FURTHER…
Complaint 10275213 · Jun 29, 2009

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