2015 Airstream Interstate recall: roof and pillars
Airstream, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 31, 2015. It covers about 180 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 180
- reported
- Mar 31, 2015
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2015
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015 Interstate motorhomes manufactured from October 6, 2014, through March 25, 2015, and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mercedes Benz will notify owners on behalf of Airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. Owners were notified on April 10, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1‑937‑596‑6111 or owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Customer Service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 15V190000
Affected vehicles
- Airstream Interstate 2015 2015
Questions about recall 15V190000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Airstream Interstate roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 15V190000, reported on March 31, 2015, covers about 180 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V190000?
Mercedes Benz will notify owners on behalf of Airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. Owners were notified on April 10, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1‑937‑596‑6111 or owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Customer Service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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