AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V190000

Make Model Year
AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-23 2015-03-31 2015-03-31

Production Dates: 2014-10-06 - 2015-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 180

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Airstream, Inc. "Airstream" is recalling certain model year 2015 Interstate motorhomes manufactured from October 6, 2014, through March 25, 2015, and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mercedes Benz will notify owners on behalf of Airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. Owners were notified on April 10, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 or owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Customer Service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.