The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V391000·Announced 2020-07-02

Airstream Recalls 2020-2021 Motorhomes Due to Suspension Bolt Defect

Airstream is recalling 2020-2021 Atlas and Interstate motorhomes because suspension bolts may be too long, potentially breaking and affecting vehicle handling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension bolts) that can break and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2020-2021 Airstream Atlas and Interstate motorhomes equipped with VB suspension systems. The recall involves 145 vehicles.

The lock portion of the countersink bolts attaching the VB Suspension system to the vehicle may be too long. This prevents the panhard rod bracket from fully contacting the springs, resulting in the bolts absorbing the load instead of the bracket. If the bolts carry the load rather than the bracket, it can cause them to break, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspension bolts, free of charge. This recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE, ATLAS
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
145

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 (2)

  • INTERSTATE
  • ATLAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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