Airstream Interstate (2008-2013): Electrical system
Recall 12V596000 · Dec 20, 2012 · Airstream, Inc.
576
vehicles affected
576
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V596000
- Date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Maker
- Airstream, Inc.
- Units affected
- 576
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2008-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airstream | Interstate | 2008-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V596000?
1 model: Airstream Interstate (2008-2013), about 576 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V596000?
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.
What can happen?
If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.