2021 Airstream Interstate problems & recalls

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain model year 2020-2021 airstream atlas and interstate motorhomes equipped with vb suspension systems. the lock portion of the countersink bolts attaching the vb suspension system to the vehicle may be too long preventing the panhard rod bracket from fully contacting the springs, resulting in bolts absorbing the load instead of the bracket.

Risk: If the bolts carry the load rather than the bracket, it can cause them to break, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspension bolts, free of charge. this recall began august 26, 2020. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021 interstate 19 touring coaches. the wiring harness for the radio may have an undersized wire.

Risk: An undersized wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breaker to limit the current passing through the wire to prevent an overload condition, free of charge. owner letters were mailed june 18, 2021. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 interstate vehicles. the federal gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) may have incorrect occupant cargo carrying capacity weight listed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and provide a new label, free of charge. owner letters were mailed june 10, 2021. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 basecamp, bambi, atlas, interstate, and interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. the burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2022. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: Airstream inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 basecamp, bambi, atlas, and interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain sds2 2-burner drop-in cooktops. the internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 29, 2023. owners may contact airstream customer service at 877-596-6111 (travel trailer ext. 7491) or (touring coach ext. 7401).

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2024 interstate 19, interstate 24, interstate 24x, rangeline and atlas motorhomes. the federal certification label and tire placard may indicate incorrect tire pressure and tire size. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 15, 2023. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.