2008 Airstream Interstate recalls and problems

The 2008 Airstream Interstate has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Dec 20, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V596000 · 576 vehicles

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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Seats

Jul 23, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V334000 · 14 vehicles

Problem: Airstream is recalling certain my 2008-2009 class b vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."

Original NHTSA wording

AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 CLASS B VANS BUILT WITH FACTORY INSTALLED DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SWIVEL MECHANISMS. THESE VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Risk: It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants.

Original NHTSA wording

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SWIVEL MECHANISM COULD FAIL CAUSING SEVERE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall began on August 1, 2008. Owners May contact Airstream at 1-937-596-6111.

Customers 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other Airstream Interstate years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Airstream Interstate have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2008 Airstream Interstate, the latest from Dec 20, 2012 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Airstream Interstate?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Airstream Interstate.