2013 Airstream Interstate recalls and problems

The 2013 Airstream Interstate has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2013 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 Interstate model years — 5th most.

2recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

29,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Unknown or other

Dec 18, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V632000 · 552 vehicles

Problem: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling 2013-2014 Airstream Interstate recereational vehicles manufactured August 2012 through October 2013. In the affected vehicles, the installation of the propane tank and the regulator may damage the regulator, allowing propane to escape out of the safety release vent if it experiences an over pressurized condition.

Risk: If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed storage area, in the presence of an ignition source, the escaping propane can collect and potentially cause a fire and or explosion to occur.

Remedy & notes

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator on the propane tank, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Owners may contact the Airstream Warranty/Service Department by phone at 1-937-596-6111.

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2013 vs. other Airstream Interstate years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Airstream Interstate have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2013 Airstream Interstate, the latest from Dec 18, 2013 (unknown or other). 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 2013 Airstream Interstate?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.