Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V596000 Reported December 20, 2012

Sofa components may contact electrical components

Q: What is recall 12V596000?

NHTSA recall 12V596000 was issued by Airstream, Inc. on December 20, 2012. It addresses: Sofa components may contact electrical components. The recall affects approximately 576 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Airstream, Inc. · N/A · 576 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V596000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Airstream, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

576

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 interstate motorhomes manufactured august 2007, through december 2012 and equipped with the rear sofa floor plan. the electrical equipment underneath the sofa may come in contact with the seat belt buckle or metal cables from the seat.

Safety Consequence

If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the electrical components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late january 2013. owners may contact airstream at 1-877-596-6111.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Airstream, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V596000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V596000

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

What is recall 12V596000?

NHTSA recall 12V596000 was issued by Airstream, Inc. on December 20, 2012. It addresses: Sofa components may contact electrical components. The recall affects approximately 576 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Airstream, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V596000 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.