2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
47
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
The 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE has received a total of 47 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (14 complaints), Structurebody (11 complaints), and Suspension (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE, potentially affecting up to 1,985 vehicles.
Recall 16V218000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,736 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 foot and 19 foot recreational vehicles manufactured from April 28, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The dinette table on the affected vehicles may not have adequate support when lowered on its supporting leg.
Consequence: Without adequate support, the dinette table may fall between the dinette benches without warning, possibly resulting in injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install two new support legs, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1314. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is...
View full details →Recall 15V369000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 249 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Shasta Airflyte SAT16 and SAT19 recreational travel trailers manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 22, 2014. The affected trailers have a Federal Certification Label that incorrectly lists the tire size, gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and cargo carrying capacity. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: If the operator overloads the trailer due to the incorrect information on the Certification label, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 54-06052015-0047.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
47 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The entire front panel of my Shasta Airflyte travel trailer is separating from the pine bracing where the dinette is, creating a 2” gap at the floor where rodents and water could get in. It appears the screws meant to attach the panel to the bracing are sheared off or improperly installed. The separating front panel is resting on the propane tank which could create a safety hazard. I believe there is a technical service bulletin issued from the manufacturer to address this defect, but it should be noted that this is still an ongoing problem. The trailer is available for inspection, but hasn’t yet been seen by a dealer or insurance agent.
The Shasta Airflyte trailer is clad in aluminum metal sheathing called a skin. The metal skins on the doors are held by a rubber spline molding but no screws or fasteners. The trailer door needs a decent amount of force to open/close which creates some flex so the metal skin gets loose and had popped out over the spline in a couple places. I noticed it a couple months ago but shoved it back under the spline as intended, and that seemed to fix it. The spline molding seemed to be in normal working condition, there weren’t obvious signs of wear or failure, I just think it’s a bad design and inadequate manufacturing. While I was driving down the road at maybe 40-50 mph, the bottom aluminum skin on the door ripped clear off and landed on the road. That panel is roughly 24”x30”. The upper panel skin also came loose and was flapping in the wind against the trailer until I was able to make an emergency stop and remove it. This put myself and the drivers around me at risk of flying metal obstructions on the road. I did some research and this problem has happened to other Shasta Airflyte owners but no recall has been made. The door and upper panel are available for inspection. I didn’t file a police report but might make an insurance claim, so it has not yet been inspected. There was no prior warning that the skin was loose and not securely attached. I was not driving in extreme conditions.
SEAMS ON THE EXTERIOR HAVE LEAKED ALLOWING WATER TO GET IN FROM DAY ONE. ELECTRICAL IN WALLS IS A POTENTIAL DANGER. SHASTA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL NOT REPAIR ANY WATER DAMAGE.
SEAMS ON THE EXTERIOR HAVE LEAKED ALLOWING WATER TO GET IN FROM DAY ONE. ELECTRICAL IN WALLS IS A POTENTIAL DANGER. SHASTA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL NOT REPAIR ANY WATER DAMAGE.
SEAMS ON THE EXTERIOR HAVE LEAKED ALLOWING WATER TO GET IN FROM DAY ONE. ELECTRICAL IN WALLS IS A POTENTIAL DANGER. SHASTA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL NOT REPAIR ANY WATER DAMAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
530597 — EQUIPMENT
The chassis, floor and front wall may have been inconsistently fastened together. This issue will provide an illusion that the chassis ?A-Frame? may not be structurally sufficient. After review of the chassis with the chassis manufacturer, it has been determined that the chassis design is properly welded in the location(s)...
530597 — STRUCTURE
The chassis, floor and front wall may have been inconsistently fastened together. This issue will provide an illusion that the chassis ?A-Frame? may not be structurally sufficient. After review of the chassis with the chassis manufacturer, it has been determined that the chassis design is properly welded in the location(s)...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SHASTA AIRFLYTE
- 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE (current)
- 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE — 11 complaints
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- SHASTA TRAVELMASTER — 3 total complaints
- SHASTA PHOENIX — 2 total complaints
- SHASTA COACHMEN — 1 total complaint
- SHASTA FLITE — 1 total complaint
- SHASTA OASIS — 1 total complaint