Airstream, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V190000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V190000 by Airstream, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 interstate motorhomes manufactured from october 6, 2014, through march 25, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis Includes 180 affected units, Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 interstate motorhomes manufactured from october 6, 2014, through march 25, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis

Defect Summary

Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015 interstate motorhomes manufactured from october 6, 2014, through march 25, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

Mercedes benz will notify owners on behalf of airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. owners were notified on april 10, 2015. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 or owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V190000
Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-31T00:00:00
Subject: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 180

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015 interstate motorhomes manufactured from october 6, 2014, through march 25, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence Summary: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Mercedes benz will notify owners on behalf of airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. owners were notified on april 10, 2015. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 or owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x6hj-uw6q_sdgp
NHTSA ID: 15V190000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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