The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V906000·Announced 2019-12-18

Airstream Recalls 2018-2019 Interstates for Incorrect Capacity Labels

Airstream is recalling 2018-2019 Interstate motorhomes because incorrect occupant and cargo capacity labels may lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle overloading leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Interstate motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label may indicate the incorrect capacity. This error can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

The recall affects 89 units of the 2018-2019 Airstream Interstate model. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will provide new OCCC labels with the correct occupant and cargo carry capacity free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2020.

Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
89

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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