Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 foot and 19 foot recreational vehicles manufactured from April 28, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The dinette table on the affected vehicles may not have adequate...
2015-2016 · 2 model years
Shasta Airflyte Problems by year
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the Shasta Airflyte across 2 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (30). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Airflyte complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Airflyte problems
Shasta Airflyte recalls 4
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due...
Covers2016 Shasta Airflyte
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the...
Covers2016 Shasta Airflyte
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Shasta Airflyte SAT16 and SAT19 recreational travel trailers manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 22, 2014. The affected trailers have a Federal Certification Label that...
Covers2015 Shasta Airflyte
Latest Airflyte complaints
The entire front panel of my Shasta Airflyte travel trailer is separating from the pine bracing where the dinette is, creating a 2" gap at the floor where rodents and water could get in. It appears the screws meant to attach the panel to the bracing are sheared off or improperly installed. The separating front panel is resting on the propane tank which could create a safety hazard. I believe there is a technical service bulletin issued from the manufacturer to address this defect, but it should be noted that this is still an ongoing problem. The trailer is available for inspection, but hasn't yet been seen by a dealer or insurance agent.
The Shasta Airflyte trailer is clad in aluminum metal sheathing called a skin. The metal skins on the doors are held by a rubber spline molding but no screws or fasteners. The trailer door needs a decent amount of force to open/close which creates some flex so the metal skin gets loose and had popped out over the spline in a couple places. I noticed it a couple months ago but shoved it back under the spline as intended, and that seemed to fix it. The spline molding seemed to be in normal working condition, there...
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weren't obvious signs of wear or failure, I just think it's a bad design and inadequate manufacturing. While I was driving down the road at maybe 40-50 mph, the bottom aluminum skin on the door ripped clear off and landed on the road. That panel is roughly 24"x30". The upper panel skin also came loose and was flapping in the wind against the trailer until I was able to make an emergency stop and remove it. This put myself and the drivers around me at risk of flying metal obstructions on the road. I did some research and this problem has happened to other Shasta Airflyte owners but no recall has been made. The door and upper panel are available for inspection. I didn't file a police report but might make an insurance claim, so it has not yet been inspected. There was no prior warning that the skin was loose and not securely attached. I was not driving in extreme conditions.
Seams on the exterior have leaked allowing water to get in from day one. Electrical in walls is a potential danger. Shasta claims no responsibility and will not repair any water damage.
2015 Shasta airflyte. Consumer write sin regards to faulty design and frame welding. *Ld *tr *dt updated 10/5/18*jb
Concerned that the chassis, floor and front wall may have been inconsistently fastened together. Tsb: 53-0597 in place with 2 "kits" recommended. With recommend fix I am worried about all the weight and torque that would be applied to a bolt on fix. Shasta/forest river said that a flexing frame is ok and gaps are normal. Concerned for my safety and safety of others when we tow. Informed of problem approximately oct. 2017. *Bf *bf *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 shasta airflyte. The contact stated that pieces of the frame (where it was welded) had detached from the vehicle. The torque/frame was not taken to the dealer. The shasta/riverforest manufacturer is working with the frame manufacture to provide a fix for the body/frame; however, a remedy had not yet been determined. The failure mileage was approximately 300. *Tt *tr
Questions about the Shasta Airflyte
Which Shasta Airflyte years have the most problems?
What are the most common Shasta Airflyte problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (15), suspension (11), wheels & tires (8) most often.
How many recalls does the Shasta Airflyte have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Shasta Airflyte model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data