NHTSA recall campaign
11V401000
What was wrong
Defect
AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AVENUE COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2010, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT SWIVEL MECHANISM LOCKING PIN COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE SWIVEL MECHANISM ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SWIVEL BACK AND FORTH GOING DOWN THE ROAD.
Risk
THIS SWIVELING, COULD LEAD TO A DISTRACTION THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
AIRSTREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COACHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-538-1268.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →