2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
The 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by AIRSTREAM, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE, potentially affecting up to 857 vehicles.
Recall 12V596000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 576 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V349000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 281 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
AIRSTREAM, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1STMON030042919 — EQUIPMENT
This issue discusses European cabinet door hinges, and how to maintain them. The second item asks the reader to provide feedback in regard to the International Rally what parts they would like to see available for purchase at the rally.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE
- 2007 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 0 complaints
- 2008 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 0 complaints
- 2009 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 0 complaints
- 2010 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 0 complaints
- 2011 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 1 complaint
- 2012 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE (current)
- 2013 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 1 complaint
- 2014 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 3 complaints
- 2015 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 0 complaints
- 2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 5 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 22 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 12 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER — 11 total complaints