NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10175838: 1997-2020 Airstream 355xl

Official manufacturer communication context for 1997-2020 Airstream 355xl, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10175838 summary graphic for 1997-2020 Airstream 355xl
10175838NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
59affected product rows
59source rows grouped

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of the use of a new power tounge jack we started installing on certain travel trailers in January 2020. We've included manual crank handle instructions, as well as maintenance tips. - A breakdown of our vendor's parts warranty which include the warranty length and requirements by vendor. - Airtsream technician training and how to sign up.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Airstream355xl2003-2005Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream35xl2003-2005Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream360 Series2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream360xl2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream390 Series2001, 2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream390 Sky Deck2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream390xl2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream395xl2000-2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream396xl2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream5th Wheel1997Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream70th Anniv2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Airstream75th Anniversary2002-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamA372006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamA392006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamAirstream1998, 1999, 2001, 2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamAtlas2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamAvenue2011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
AirstreamBambi1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10175838?

This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of the use of a new power tounge jack we started installing on certain travel trailers in January 2020. We've included manual.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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