Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V349000 Reported July 8, 2011

Driver's seat belt buckle wire

Airstream, Inc. · Seat Belts · 281 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V349000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
281
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 8, 2011

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Airstream, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V349000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V349000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V349000?

NHTSA recall 11V349000 was issued by Airstream, Inc. on July 8, 2011. It addresses: Driver's seat belt buckle wire. The recall affects approximately 281 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Airstream, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V349000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.