AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V596000

Make Model Year
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-03 2012-12-20 2012-12-20

Production Dates: 2008-04-01 - 2008-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 576

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.