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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2016-2017 19FT International Serenity, 2016 19FT International Signature, and 19FT Flying Cloud trailers that are 19 feet long. The vertically-mounted inverter may contact the floor-mounted inverter fuse.
- Risk
- If the two components touch, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of the inverter and inverter fuse. If the inverter and inverter fuse are not mounted on the same surface, the inverter fuse will be relocated, and secured to the same surface as the inverter. In addition, a protective cover will be installed on the inverter fuse bar, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 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.
What this recall means for you
The vertically mounted inverter in certain 19-foot trailers may touch the floor-mounted inverter fuse. If the two components make contact, an electrical short can occur, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect where the inverter and inverter fuse are located. If they are not mounted on the same surface, the fuse will be relocated and secured to the same surface as the inverter. A protective cover will also be installed on the inverter fuse bar. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners can contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Airstream Flying Cloud | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Airstream International | 20162017 |