NHTSA Recall 11V349000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V349000; Date: Jul. 8, 2011
If the driver's seat belt buckle wire is damaged or severed, the seat belt tensioner will not function correctly allowing the driver to not be secured to the seat, preventing proper operation of the srs which could result in personal injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Airstream Interstate; 2010 Airstream Interstate; 2011 Airstream Interstate; 2012 Airstream Interstate
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 281
Recall Summary:
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 interstate touring coaches manufactured from September 18, 2008, through June 24, 2011. The driver's seat belt buckle wire could be damaged or severed when the driver's seat is adjusted forward, backward, or swiveled. This wire allows communication between the supplemental restraint system (srs) and the vehicle control module (ecm) indicating if the driver's seat is occupied and the seat belt is buckled.
How to Fix:
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on July 21, 2011. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 21, 2011
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