2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
The 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TIRES, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE, potentially affecting up to 6,944 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 15V552000 — TIRES
| 1,736 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
Consequence: If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer...
View full details →Recall 15V552000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,736 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
Consequence: If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer...
View full details →Recall 15V553000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 1,736 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
Consequence: If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V553000(VISIBILITY) AND 16V218000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CAMPING WORLD OF ST. LOUIS (2200 E PITMAN AVE, WETZVILLE, MO) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V553000(VISIBILITY) AND 16V218000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CAMPING WORLD OF ST. LOUIS (2200 E PITMAN AVE, WETZVILLE, MO) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V553000(VISIBILITY) AND 16V218000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CAMPING WORLD OF ST. LOUIS (2200 E PITMAN AVE, WETZVILLE, MO) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016 AIRFLYTE SAT 16. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LENGTH OF TIME TO REPAIR AXLE REPLACEMENT RECALL AND THE COST TO REPAIR RV TABLE WALL MOUNT PROBLEMS. *SMD ALSO, THE TABLE WALL MOUNT DID NOT PROPERLY SIT AT THE CORRECT LEVEL AND THE MOUNTS WERE OFF LEVEL BETWEEN 1/4 TO 1/2/ THE BED WOULD NOT LAY FLAT. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE BED, DID NOT LAY FLAT, IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE PERSON LYING ON THE BED. *JB
2016 AIRFLYTE SAT 16. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LENGTH OF TIME TO REPAIR AXLE REPLACEMENT RECALL AND THE COST TO REPAIR RV TABLE WALL MOUNT PROBLEMS. *SMD ALSO, THE TABLE WALL MOUNT DID NOT PROPERLY SIT AT THE CORRECT LEVEL AND THE MOUNTS WERE OFF LEVEL BETWEEN 1/4 TO 1/2/ THE BED WOULD NOT LAY FLAT. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE BED, DID NOT LAY FLAT, IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE PERSON LYING ON THE BED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
53-05122016-0191 — EQUIPMENT
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVES AS A GUIDE TO ENSURE THE FLOOR AND THE FRONT WALL HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE APPROPRIATE MECHANICAL FASTENERS.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SHASTA AIRFLYTE
- 2015 SHASTA AIRFLYTE — 47 complaints
- 2016 SHASTA AIRFLYTE (current)
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- SHASTA COACHMEN — 1 total complaint
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- SHASTA OASIS — 1 total complaint