The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V596000·Announced 2012-12-20

Airstream Recalls 2008-2013 Interstates Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Airstream is recalling 2008-2013 Interstate motorhomes with rear sofa floor plans because electrical equipment may contact metal components, posing a fire risk.

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 where electrical arcing may lead to a vehicle fire, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Interstate motorhomes manufactured between August 2007 and December 2012. This recall applies specifically to vehicles equipped with the rear sofa floor plan. The defect involves electrical equipment located underneath the sofa, which may come into contact with the seat belt buckle or metal cables from the seat.

If the metal sofa components come into contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. This arcing may lead to a vehicle fire. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the electrical components free of charge. The recall was expected to begin by late January 2013.

Owners may contact Airstream at 1-877-596-6111. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
576

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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