2016 Airstream Interstate problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V336000 · 232 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Airstream Interstate NCV3 B motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, to May 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, if the screen door is in the closed position and the vehicle's curbside sliding door is closed, the motorhome occupants may not be able to move the screen door in order to open the sliding door to exit the vehicle.
Risk: If occupants are unable to open the sliding door and exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will attach a stop on the screen door to keep the sliding door from shutting if the screen door is closed, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this complaint concerns a 2016 airstream interstate motorhome that has experienced multiple safety-critical failures involving the electrical system, engine starting system, fuel/propulsion system, and electrically controlled exterior components. while driving at highway speed, the exterior power awning deployed without warning or user input. the …”
2016-07-01 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge 2500. the vehicle was being used to tow a 2016 airstream interstate. while driving 55 mph, the trailer veered in both directions. as a result, the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire…”
2015-09-04 · Electrical System · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 airstream interstate. the contact stated that a fuse was blown several times without warning, which shorted the various interior lighting, the gauges, monitors, and functions internally within the rv. each time the failure recurred, the lp monitor flashed and the failure was progressing randomly. the contact stated that …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.