NHTSA Recall 08V334000: Seats
AIRSTREAM, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Airstream Interstate.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V334000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 23, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Airstream is recalling certain my 2008-2009 class b vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
Safety risk
It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall began on august 1, 2008. Owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Notes
Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V334000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.