Airstream Interstate Lounge Ext recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 15, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Airstream, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Airstream Interstate Lounge Ext, Interstate Grand Tour Ext

Recall number

15V658000

Brand / firm

Airstream

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 564 units

Why it was recalled

If the electrical connections are loose, or the ground wire is located incorrectly, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Interstate Grand Tour Extended vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and Interstate Lounge Extended vehicles manufactured November 21, 2014, to September 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may have electrical wiring connections that were not properly tightened and an interior wiring harness grounding wire that was installed incorrectly.

What to do

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will tighten all of the wiring connections and relocate the wiring harness ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.