The Used Car Index

2016 Airstream Interstate problems

NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2016 Airstream Interstate, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE.

At a glance

Complaints
3
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
232
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
13

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM266.7%
ENGINE133.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM133.3%
SUSPENSION133.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic266.7%0.93
loss of control133.3%0.89
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate3100.0%0.65

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 3 tagged complaints of 3 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

1 recalls.

15V336000

Date: 2015-06-02. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Airstream Interstate NCV3 B motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, to May 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, if the screen door is in the closed position and the vehicle's curbside sliding door is closed, the motorhome occupants may not be able to move the screen door in order to open the sliding door to exit the vehicle.

Consequence: If occupants are unable to open the sliding door and exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will attach a stop on the screen door to keep the sliding door from shutting if the screen door is closed, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

13 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE1
SUSPENSION1
TIRES1
VISIBILITY1

10211715

Date: 2022-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.

10181840

Date: 2020-10-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.

10179406

Date: 2020-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.

10175838

Date: 2020-05-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of t

10174503

Date: 2020-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.

10173233

Date: 2020-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.

10171981

Date: 2020-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.

This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining, removing and resealing any areas with gaps, or cracks in the old sealant. Other items recommended to inspect

10165722

Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.

10159274

Date: 2019-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This submission of the Parts Department newsletter provides the following information: - A cheat sheet for ordering wrap protectors. - The top ten dealers for parts orders. - A heads-up in regard to shipping cut-off times in regard to parts orders. - Protocol for freight charges on small pa

10159466

Date: 2019-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

This issue discusses European cabinet door hinges, and how to maintain them. The second item asks the reader to provide feedback in regard to the International Rally what parts they would like to see available for purchase at the rally.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
INTERSTATE3

Same model, other years

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