Airstream Recall 12V596000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 12V596000 · announced December 20, 2012 · filed by Airstream, Inc. · 576 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Airstream Interstate
• 2009 Airstream Interstate
• 2010 Airstream Interstate
• 2011 Airstream Interstate
• 2012 Airstream Interstate
• 2013 Airstream Interstate

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.