Electrical systemRecall 14V-690 · Airstream vehicles
Airstream, Inc. recall 14V-690 covers 1,740 Airstream vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V690000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Airstream Land Yacht, Classic, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured November 26, 2013, to August 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with power inlet receptacles that may not be properly tightened to the electrical connectors.
The risk
If the electrical connection is loose it could cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the receptacle for damage and tighten the electrical connectors, or replace the power inlet if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 26, 2013 to August 14, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.