Airstream Interstate recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 31, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Airstream, Inc. recalls 2015 Airstream Interstate

Recall number

15V190000

Brand / firm

Airstream

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 180 units

Why it was recalled

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015 Interstate motorhomes manufactured from October 6, 2014, through March 25, 2015, and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.

What to do

Mercedes Benz will notify owners on behalf of Airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. Owners were notified on April 10, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 or owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Customer Service at 1-877-762-8267.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.