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2021 Airstream Interstate Nineteen

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 20, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 8, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2021 Airstream Interstate Nineteen, most frequently naming the electrical and exterior lighting categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Exterior lighting150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V595000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

Aug 8, 2022
2,856 units potentially affected
The defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
The risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Airstream, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
21V344000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

May 12, 2021
256 units potentially affected
The defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Interstate Nineteen vehicles. The buss bar circuit breaker may have been incorrectly wired.
The risk: The wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will relabel and relocate wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Airstream, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Feb 20, 2024

The whole instrument cluster went dark suddenly while driving. I had no idea what speed I was going. Eventually I was able to safely pull over to check what was happening. There were no warnings. We checked the instrument cluster dimming and this made no difference. We tested the lights, indicators and brake lights and all were functioning. It was very disconcerting. As we were in small town there was no Mercedes dealer to check with. I did a quick search and found some interesting comments saying it's a "common" fault and giving suggestions on how to fix it. Seems the best way is to disconnect the battery power for several minutes and then restart the vehicle. This worked for us. This is a most unsatisfactory incident and should be fully investigated as a safety issue.

NHTSA ID
11572848
Incident
Feb 14, 2024

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

1STMON041042822

EQUIPMENT; TIRES

This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.

1STTSB1856282021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AGM battery system enhancements to verify the Magnum Inverter Charger MMS1012-G has the proper battery charge settings, fuses, and wiring for AGM batteries.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Airstream has discovered that early 2021 Model Year units were shipped with Magnum MMS1012-G Inverter/Charger's designed for AGM batteries, instead of the proper “L” series inverters designed for use with lithium batteries. While the incorrect inverters are not harmful to the lithium batteries, the affected vehicles would not be getting maximum charging to the batteries. This procedure is set up to make sure the proper MMS1012-G “L” Series inverters are installed, and if not, it outlines the process for swapping out the inverter.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Airstream Interstate Nineteen by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022010—
2021Viewing120—
2020000—
2019000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.