2011 Airstream Interstate
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2011 Airstream Interstate. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
On the 2011 airstream interstate motorhome, a mechanical step under the sliding door retracts automatically with a powerful electric motor. the step will retract if the van IS started, even if the door IS open. I was in a hurry to leave and entered the driver's side door. My wife opened the…
On the 2011 airstream interstate motorhome, a mechanical step under the sliding door retracts automatically with a powerful electric motor. the step will retract if the van IS started, even if the door IS open. I was in a hurry to leave and entered the driver's side door. My wife opened the sliding door and I started the van at the exact moment she placed her foot on the step. It retracted, pulling her open foott into the small step opening until the step jammed. The step kept pulling on her foot until I turned off the ignition with the front of her her foot and toes jammed into the opening. I had to push hard down on the step to release her foot since the opening of the step was pressed hard against the top and front of her foot. If she had been barefoot or had it been a child's foot, toes could be amputated or the foot crushed and percent injury could occur. She suffered pain and bruising but no permanent injury mainly because of the thick sole on her sandle helped stop the step from retracting. airstream later added a magnetic switch in later models that prevents the step from retracting if the door IS open but has neither issued a recall or warned customers of earlier models that do not have this switch of this defect that could cause painful and permanent injury. the vehicle was stationary, parked in a public space, when the event occurred.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10211715This 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.
- 10181840This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
- 10179406This 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.
- 10175838This 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 the use of a new power tounge jack we started installing on certain travel trailers in January 2020. We've included manual crank handle instructions, as well as maintenance tips. - A breakdown of our vendor's parts warranty which include the warranty length and requirements by vendor. - Airtsream technician training and how to sign up.
- 10174503The 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.
- 10173233This 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.
- 10171981This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining, removing and resealing any areas with gaps, or cracks in the old sealant. Other items recommended to inspect and maintain as needed are: Brakes, awnings, tires, batteries, LP systems, break away cable, and 7-way cord connections. Inspect and lubricate tongue, and stabilizer jacks etc...
- 10165722The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.
- 10159466This 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.
- 10159274This submission of the Parts Department newsletter provides the following information: - A cheat sheet for ordering wrap protectors. - The top ten dealers for parts orders. - A heads-up in regard to shipping cut-off times in regard to parts orders. - Protocol for freight charges on small parcel (UPS) packages. - Addendums to existing parts orders (not allowed). - Available training for online parts ordering. - Where to find part numbers for older model steps. - Lead times for parts orders. - Parts return procedure. - Zip Dee heavy duty tube fee. - Now taking orders for the cab bed kit. - Parts Department contact information.
- 10150476Discusses the importance of making sure the battery feed wire connections are torqued properly (24 inch lbs) if the wires are moved while replacing the batteries, or working in the area. This Service Awareness Bulletin was released in October 2018.
Every Airstream Interstate model year
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