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Airstream Interstate Lounge EXT Recall 15V658: Loose Wiring Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V658, reported October 15, 2015, 564 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2015-2016 Airstream Interstate Grand Tour and Lounge Extended vehicles built between mid-2014 and September 2015 may have electrical wiring connections that were not properly tightened, and an interior wiring harness grounding wire that was installed in the wrong location.

If the connections are loose or the ground wire is misplaced, the wiring can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for the notice from Airstream and, in the meantime, check whether their vehicle is covered by this recall by entering their VIN at NHTSA.gov or on the manufacturer's site to look for open recalls.

The repair is free. Authorized Airstream dealers will tighten all of the affected wiring connections and relocate the wiring harness ground wire at no charge. Owners can contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411, for more information.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V658Airstream, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Interstate Grand Tour Extended vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and Interstate Lounge Extended vehicles manufactured November 21, 2014, to September 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may have electrical wiring connections that were not properly tightened and an interior wiring harness grounding wire that was installed incorrectly.
Risk
If the electrical connections are loose, or the ground wire is located incorrectly, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will tighten all of the wiring connections and relocate the wiring harness ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Airstream Interstate Grand Tour EXT20152016
Airstream Interstate Lounge EXT20152016