2011 Airstream Interstate problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System 2012-12-20 · campaign 12V596000 · 576 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2011-07-08 · campaign 11V349000 · 281 vehicles
Defect: AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 INTERSTATE TOURING COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 24, 2011. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRE COULD BE DAMAGED OR SEVERED WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS ADJUSTED FORWARD, BACKWARD, OR SWIVELED. THIS WIRE ALLOWS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND THE VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) INDICATING IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS OCCUPIED AND THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRE IS DAMAGED OR SEVERED, THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE SECURED TO THE SEAT, PREVENTING PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: AIRSTREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COACHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-538-1268.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2022-04-28 · 1STMON041042822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article discussed tire care and maintenance. it explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
Equipment 2020-10-28 · 1STMON037102820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:plumbing:sewage/Black:storage Tank 2020-08-28 · 1STMON035042820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. it provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
Equipment 2020-05-28 · 1STTTN0100528202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter includes information regarding: - a new tv and radio antenna combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - new radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - advises of t
Equipment 2020-04-28 · 1STMON034042820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. the newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an rv.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-03-27 · 1STMON03332820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this installment talks about preparing their rv for the upcoming camping season. it provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.
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What owners report
2017-06-29 · Structure:body · 52,000 mi“on the 2011 airstream interstate motorhome, a mechanical step under the sliding door retracts automatically with a powerful electric motor. the step will retract if the van is started, even if the door is open. i was in a hurry to leave and entered the driver's side door. my wife opened the sliding door and i started the van at the exact moment s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.