Missing Fuse May Allow Supply Wires to Overheat
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Airstream, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2
- Recall opened
- Jun 13, 2024
- Owner notification
- Jul 9, 2024
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE2024
Component / system
Defect
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2024 Interstate motorhomes. The 12-volt in-line fuse that provides back-up power to the water heater/furnace system was not installed.
Risk / consequence
A missing fuse cannot prevent the supply wire from overheating during a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 12-volt fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at support@airstream.com, 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-611 ext. 7401.
Chronology of events
- May 21, 2024
5/21/2024 - Airstream identifies the discrepancy with the lack of overcurrent protection on the 12V back-up power supply electrical harness.
- May 21, 2024
5/21/2024 - Airstream begins investigation.
- Jun 6, 2024
6/6/2024 - The safety committee reviews all known data and determines a recall is warranted. Airstream is unaware of any warranty or injury claims due to this non-compliance.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
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- Owner notification
- AUG 08, 2024 - AUG 08, 2024
Documents (10)
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V432000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.