2013 Airstream Interstate problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Unknown Or Other 2013-12-18 · campaign 13V632000 · 552 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
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
2018-07-01 · Unknown Or Other · 29,000 mi“this incident happened to me in 2014 and i didn't think much about it until recently talking to other owners of the airstream interstate who have had similar or worse incidents. that knowledge caused me to file this belated report since current airstream interstates have this same issue. this incident happened on thursday 3/13/2014 while driving…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.