2008–2013 Airstream Interstate Recall: Electrical equipment underneath the sofa may come in contact with the seat…

NHTSA campaign 12V596000 · Electrical System · filed Dec 20, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

576

Manufacturer

Airstream, Inc.

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Jan 3, 2013

The defect

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.

The risk

If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Airstream	Interstate	2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V596000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.