Airstream Interstate 2011
Model Interstate made in 2011 by Airstream got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V596000 | Airstream, Inc. | V (Vehicle) | 576 | MFR | Airstream, Inc. | 12/20/2012 | 12/20/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 interstate motorhomes manufactured august 2007, through december 2012 and equipped with the rear sofa floor plan. the electrical equipment underneath the sofa may come in contact with the seat belt buckle or metal cables from the seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. arcing may lead to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the electrical components, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by late january 2013. owners may contact airstream at 1-877-596-6111. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V349000 | AIRSTREAM, INC. | from 09/18/2008 to 06/24/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 281 | 07/21/2011 | MFR | AIRSTREAM, INC. | 07/08/2011 | 07/08/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 interstate touring coaches manufactured from september 18, 2008, through june 24, 2011. the driver's seat belt buckle wire could be damaged or severed when the driver's seat is adjusted forward, backward, or swiveled. this wire allows communication between the supplemental restraint system (srs) and the vehicle control module (ecm) indicating if the driver's seat is occupied and the seat belt is buckled. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver's seat belt buckle wire is damaged or severed, the seat belt tensioner will not function correctly allowing the driver to not be secured to the seat, preventing proper operation of the srs which could result in personal injury to the driver in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||