- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Airstream Interstate Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Airstream Interstate have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2012 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Interstate year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Airstream Interstate recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Airstream is recalling certain my 2008-2009 class b vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems."
- The risk
- It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall began on august 1, 2008. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
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Airstream Interstate: every year compared
All Interstate yearsQuestions about the 2009 Airstream Interstate
Does the 2009 Airstream Interstate have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Airstream Interstate: electrical system (December 2012); buckle assembly (July 2011); seats (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Airstream Interstate had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Airstream Interstate a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Airstream Interstate year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Airstream Interstate years have the most complaints?
2016 (3), 2014 (2), 2020 (2). See every Airstream Interstate year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Airstream Interstate has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data