NHTSA Recall 15V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V190000; Date: Mar. 31, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Airstream Interstate
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Airstream, Inc.
Affected Units:: 180
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2015
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