- 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
2014 Airstream Interstate Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Airstream Interstate with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2013 for the unknown or other. For comparison, the 2013 has 1 and the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Interstate year, for its age
#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Airstream Interstate problems
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2014 Airstream Interstate recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2014 Airstream Interstate
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I test drove a black Sprinter (with everything working) in June 2022, and I subsequently mailed a $5,000 deposit in June 2022, to have the vehicle removed off the inventory lot until I tendered the balance. I came to the dealership on [[redacted]], to purchase the Sprinter that I test drove; and the radio, front tv, rear bench seat, back up camera and step was not working properly. They instructed me to take the RV to a local Georgia location (where I live). Upon inspection and diagnosis Multiple problems found...
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that all need to be addressed. For some unknown reason a jumper wire had been installed between the chassis batteries and the coach batteries. I can only assume this was used to trick the inverter into charging even when the coach batteries were low. This wire needs to be removed. Incorrect batteries. The unit has 2 wet cell batteries, these need to be AGMs, this is a health and fire hazard. The inverter charger is only outputting12VDC at 7A, even though it is rated for 50A. The internal fan makes a clicking/rubbing sounds when it turns on, the inverter needs to be replaced. It is a Magnum MMS1012. The battery disconnect is not working remotely, I have verified the switch wiring and continuity. The disconnect is faulty, AS P# 512604. Also, it was later discovered that the macerator mounting bolts are badly rusted to a point they will not come off without breaking and they are also welded to the mounting bracket. Upon review of my paperwork, photos & videos taken during the test drive, I discovered that the vehicle that I test drove was actually a 2015 Sprinter and not the 2014, that they sold to me. The dealership deliberately switched the vehicle without telling me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
An airstream interstate owner experienced a fire in his/her vehicle in june 2018. Http://www.Airforums.Com/forums/f240/electrical-burning-heavy-smoke-w-3yr-old-grandson-sleeping-in-ai-182891.Html it appeared that a magnum energy inc. Mms1012 caught fire under conditions identical to those described in nhtsa safety recall report 17v-704. The defect described in nhtsa safety recall report 17v-704 is present in the airstream interstate vehicles 2014-2018, until airstream changed the design of the electrical...
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system in the 2019 model year (presumably to remedy this safety risk). The risk is much greater in the airstream vehicles, however, because 1) the magnum mms1012 is (improperly) mounted on a flammable wood board in a flammable wood box, and 2) the mms1012 is mounted directly underneath the sleeping area of the rv inside the cabin. It appears airstream became aware of this risk more than a year ago, because airstream changed the design of the rv electrical system in the 2019 model year, presumably to remedy the risk. Airstream has not issued a service bulletin or recall yet to apply the remedy to older model years (2014-2018). Since the risk is already identified as described in 17v-704, I think the nhtsa should expand the recall to include all airstream interstate rvs from 2014 to 2018, because airstream appears unwilling to take remedial action on their own.
Airstream Interstate: every year compared
All Interstate years2014 Airstream Interstate vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Airstream Interstate | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2014 Airstream International | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Airstream Travel Trailer | 1 | 0 | C | 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 2014 Airstream Interstate
Does the 2014 Airstream Interstate have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Airstream Interstate: unknown or other (December 2013). 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 2014 Airstream Interstate?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2).
How many complaints has the 2014 Airstream Interstate had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 10, 2018 and the latest on January 13, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 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 2014 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