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2006 Airstream Safari BambiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 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 injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, electric, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 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

2006 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

2006 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.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SERVICE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND INSPECTED THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKES. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED TWO OF THE FOUR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES…
Complaint 10159708 · Jun 13, 2006 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2006 Safari Bambi?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.