Recall 11V349 affects 281 2009-2012 Airstream Interstate coaches for a driver's seat belt buckle wire defect. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 281 2009-2012 Interstate touring coaches because the driver's seat belt buckle wire can be damaged or severed when the seat is adjusted or swiveled. If that wire fails, the seat belt tensioner and SRS will not work correctly, which increases the risk of driver injury in a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Airstream makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat belt buckle on 2009-2012 Airstream Interstate touring coaches includes a wire tied into the restraint system. That wire tells the vehicle electronics whether the driver's seat is occupied and whether the driver's belt is buckled. The restraint system depends on that signal to read the driver's seating and belt status correctly.
On affected Interstate coaches, moving the driver's seat forward, backward, or through its swivel range can pinch or cut the buckle wire. Once the wire is damaged or severed, the buckle no longer communicates correctly with the supplemental restraint system and vehicle control module. The problem is in the wiring path near the seat movement, not in normal belt latching by itself.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wire damage happens as the seat is adjusted, so an owner can have a damaged buckle signal without feeling a change in the seat belt latch.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Interstate model years, all tied to the front seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2009 Airstream Interstate | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2010 Airstream Interstate | seat belt |
| 2011 Airstream Interstate | seat belt |
| 2012 Airstream Interstate | seat belt |
| Units affected | 281 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver seat belt buckle wire is damaged or severed, the belt tensioner will not work correctly. That can leave the driver unsecured and interfere with SRS operation, increasing injury risk in a crash. Schedule the recall repair with the dealer soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Airstream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2012 Airstream Interstate is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Airstream dealer and ask whether recall number 11V349 is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to inspect and repair the driver's seat belt buckle wire so the seat belt tensioner and SRS work correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if Airstream mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V349 when you call.
- Avoid moving, swiveling, or repeatedly adjusting the driver's seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician repairs the driver-seat seat belt buckle wiring area so the buckle signal communicates with the restraint and vehicle-control systems. Airstream's repair description does not name a specific replacement part or labor time. Because the remedy status is not marked available in this record, confirm with an Airstream dealer that the recall repair is open before scheduling service. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 11V349.
Timeline
| July 8, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V349?
Recall 11V349 covers 281 2009-2012 Airstream Interstate touring coaches with a driver's seat-belt buckle wire that can be damaged when the driver's seat moves or swivels. A damaged wire can affect SRS operation, and Airstream dealers repair the coaches for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2012 Airstream Interstate is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 11V349. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the seat-belt buckle wire repair. Reference recall 11V349 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Airstream's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on July 21, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The driver's seat-belt tensioner can fail to work correctly if the buckle wire is damaged or severed. That can keep the driver from being properly secured to the seat and can prevent proper SRS operation in a crash, increasing the risk of driver injury.
What if I bought my Airstream Interstate used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Interstate is included, then call a franchised Airstream dealer or Airstream at 1-937-538-1268 with recall 11V349.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V349000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-937-538-1268 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V349 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V349000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →