- 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
2011 Airstream Interstate Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Airstream Interstate with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2012 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Interstate year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Airstream Interstate problems
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2011 Airstream Interstate recalls 2
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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 Airstream Interstate
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On the 2011 airstream interstate motorhome, a mechanical step under the sliding door retracts automatically with a powerful electric motor. The step will retract if the van is started, even if the door is open. I was in a hurry to leave and entered the driver's side door. My wife opened the sliding door and I started the van at the exact moment she placed her foot on the step. It retracted, pulling her open foott into the small step opening until the step jammed. The step kept pulling on her foot until I turned...
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off the ignition with the front of her her foot and toes jammed into the opening. I had to push hard down on the step to release her foot since the opening of the step was pressed hard against the top and front of her foot. If she had been barefoot or had it been a child's foot, toes could be amputated or the foot crushed and percent injury could occur. She suffered pain and bruising but no permanent injury mainly because of the thick sole on her sandle helped stop the step from retracting. Airstream later added a magnetic switch in later models that prevents the step from retracting if the door is open but has neither issued a recall or warned customers of earlier models that do not have this switch of this defect that could cause painful and permanent injury. The vehicle was stationary, parked in a public space, when the event occurred.
Airstream Interstate: every year compared
All Interstate years2011 Airstream Interstate vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Airstream Interstate | 1 | 2 | D | |
| 2011 Airstream International | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Airstream Interstate
Does the 2011 Airstream Interstate have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Airstream Interstate: electrical system (December 2012); buckle assembly (July 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Airstream Interstate?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Airstream Interstate had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 29, 2017 and the latest on June 29, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 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 2011 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