Defect Description For Recall
Airstream Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2012 Interstate Touring Coaches Manufactured From September 18, 2008, Through June 24, 2011. The Driver’S Seat Belt Buckle Wire Could Be Damaged Or Severed When The Driver’S Seat Is Adjusted Forward, Backward, Or Swiveled. This Wire Allows Communication Between The Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) And The Vehicle Control Module (Ecm) Indicating If The Driver’S Seat Is Occupied And The Seat Belt Is Buckled.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
INTERSTATE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V349000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver’S Seat Belt Buckle Wire Is Damaged Or Severed, The Seat Belt Tensioner Will Not FunCTIon Correctly Allowing The Driver To Not Be Secured To The Seat, Preventing Proper Operation Of The Srs Which Could Result In Personal Injury To The Driver In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Airstream Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Coaches Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 21, 2011. Owners May Contact Airstream At 1-937-538-1268.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080918
End Of Manufacture
20110624
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
281
Date Owners Notified
20110721
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110708