Recalls for 2018 Airstream Interstate

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2019-12-19
Description
Airstream, inc.  (airstream) is recalling certain 2018-2019 interstate motorhomes.  The occupant and cargo carrying capacity (occc) label may indicate the incorrect occupant cargo carrying capacity, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, wheels and rims - other than passenger cars.

Consequence
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will provide new occc labels with the correct occupant and cargo carry capacity, free of charge.  The recall began february 7, 2020.  Owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.