The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V349000·Announced 2011-07-08

Airstream Interstate Recall: Driver Seat Belt Buckle Wire May Sever

Airstream is recalling 2008-2012 Interstate coaches because the driver's seat belt buckle wire may break, preventing the seat belt tensioner from working correctly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the seat belt restraint system that could result in personal injury to the driver in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Interstate touring coaches manufactured between September 18, 2008, and June 24, 2011. The recall addresses a defect in the driver's seat belt buckle assembly where the wire could be damaged or severed when the driver's seat is adjusted forward, backward, or swiveled.

This wire is essential for communication between the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and the vehicle control module, indicating whether the driver's seat is occupied and the seat belt is buckled. If the wire is damaged or severed, the seat belt tensioner will not function correctly. This failure could prevent the driver from being secured to the seat and prevent the proper operation of the SRS, which could result in personal injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on July 21, 2011. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
281

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • INTERSTATE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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