- The problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling 2013-2014 Airstream Interstate recereational vehicles manufactured August 2012 through October 2013. In the affected vehicles, the installation of the propane tank and the regulator may damage the regulator, allowing propane to escape out of the safety release vent if it experiences an over pressurized condition.
- The risk
- If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed storage area, in the presence of an ignition source, the escaping propane can collect and potentially cause a fire and or explosion to occur.
- The fix
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator on the propane tank, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Owners may contact the Airstream Warranty/Service Department by phone at 1-937-596-6111.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Airstream Interstate Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Airstream Interstate with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2013 for the unknown or other. For comparison, the 2012 has 0 and the 2014 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Interstate year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 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 2008-2013 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2013 Airstream Interstate
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This incident happened to me in 2014 and I didn't think much about it until recently talking to other owners of the airstream interstate who have had similar or worse incidents. That knowledge caused me to file this belated report since current airstream interstates have this same issue. This incident happened on thursday 3/13/2014 while driving from grand canyon national park to visit friends in new mexico. I pulled off the highway at a scenic lookout spot that had a lot of very rough pavement. I rolled slowly...
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over one particularly bad spot but didn't think anything was abnormal. When I reached the destination campground that afternoon I discovered the true damage to the lp fill panel on my 2013 airstream interstate. The protective cover for the panel and the lp quick-connect fitting were missing. I only discovered the damage because I was using the lp stove inside my van to cook dinner and smelled a strong propane odor. I stepped outside the van and discovered the damaged panel was the source of the odor as low-pressure propane was leaking into the air right behind the rear tire. I shut off the propane and repaired the damage later after returning home. I'm thankful it did not start a fire or cause other damage to my van. I'm uploading a photo that shows the location of this panel behind the rear wheels on passenger side. Also including photos of an undamaged lp fill panel from the side and from the rear. The last uploaded photo is the damaged lp fill panel on my 2013 airstream interstate shortly after the incident showing the missing cover panel and missing lp quick-connect fitting.
Airstream Interstate: every year compared
All Interstate yearsQuestions about the 2013 Airstream Interstate
Does the 2013 Airstream Interstate have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Airstream Interstate: unknown or other (December 2013); electrical system (December 2012). 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 2013 Airstream Interstate had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 1, 2018 and the latest on July 1, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Airstream Interstate a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2013 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