repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Without adequate support, the dinette table may fall between the dinette benches without warning, possibly resulting in injury.
2016 Shasta AirflyteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Shasta Airflyte, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-218 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Shasta Airflyte has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Equipment
1Wheels
1Tires
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 Shasta Airflyte recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Shasta.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Airflyte year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Airflyte median. How we score
'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Airflyte owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2016 AIRFLYTE SAT 16. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LENGTH OF TIME TO REPAIR AXLE REPLACEMENT RECALL AND THE COST TO REPAIR RV TABLE WALL MOUNT PROBLEMS. *SMD ALSO, THE TABLE WALL MOUNT DID NOT PROPERLY SIT AT THE CORRECT LEVEL AND THE MOUNTS WERE OFF LEVEL BETWEEN 1/4 TO 1/2/ THE BED WOULD NOT LAY…
4/11/16 THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SHEERED OFF OF THE TRAILER CAUSING A NEAR FATAL WRECK WITH MATERIAL DAMAGE WHILE IN MOTION ON THE I5 FREEWAY IN SANTA ANA PLACING OUR FAMILY IN HARMS WAY ON A BLIND EXIT. THIS OCCURED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AN AXEL REPLACEMENT ON THE COACH DUE TO A PETITION. THE RECALL…
AFTER DELIVERY OF OUR NEW "TRAVEL" TRAILER WE NOTICED THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRES AND RIMS) ARE UNDER RATED FOR THE DATA PLATE ON THE TRAILER. THE AXEL IS ALSO UNDER RATED FOR A UNIT THIS SIZE. WHEEL CLEARANCE IN THE WHEEL WELL IS ALSO MARGINAL. THE TIRES AND RIMS ARE RATED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE NOT A…
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