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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 2012 · #12V596000

Sofa Components may Contact Electrical Components

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Sofa Components may Contact Electrical Components
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Interstate
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice