Recall 11V401 affects 66 2011-2012 Airstream Avenue coaches for loose seat-swivel locking pins. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 66 2011-2012 Avenue coaches because the driver's and passenger's seat swivel locking pin can loosen and disengage while the vehicle is moving. If the pin disengages, the seat can swivel on the road and distract the driver, increasing crash and injury risk; the Airstream dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's and passenger's seats in the 2011-2012 Airstream Avenue use a swivel mechanism under the seat base. That mechanism lets the seat rotate when the coach is parked, then relies on a locking pin to hold the seat facing forward while the vehicle is moving.
On affected Avenue coaches, the locking pin can loosen and disengage from the swivel mechanism. Once the pin is out of position, the seat is no longer held in its locked travel position. The seat can rotate back and forth while driving, which leaves the driver or passenger sitting on a moving seat instead of a fixed one.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the seat starts moving while the coach is on the road, treat that as a failed lock and have the swivel mechanism inspected by an Airstream dealer.
Who's affected?
Both Avenue model years listed here point to the same seat assembly component.
| 2011 Airstream Avenue | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2012 Airstream Avenue | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 66 |
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?
Unwanted swiveling inside the coach can distract the driver, which can cause a crash and injure occupants. If your VIN is included, limit use until the dealer repair is complete and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Airstream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Airstream Avenue is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Airstream dealer to ask about the free seat-swivel locking-pin repair that keeps the driver and passenger seats from swiveling on the road.
- Reference recall number 11V401 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Airstream mailed one.
- Keep both front seats locked in position until the repair is complete, and stop driving if either seat swivels while the vehicle is moving.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician repairs the coach seat swivel mechanism covered by recall 11V401. The work focuses on the locking pin for the driver's and passenger's seats, so the seats stay locked instead of rotating while the coach is moving. The source record does not list a current remedy status, so confirm availability when you call the dealer. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| August 5, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V401?
Recall 11V401 covers 66 2011-2012 Airstream Avenue coaches with driver's and passenger's seat swivel mechanisms whose locking pins can loosen and disengage. The seat can swivel while the coach is moving, creating a distraction and increasing crash and injury risk. Airstream dealers repair the coaches for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Airstream Avenue is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 11V401. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the seat swivel mechanism repair. Reference recall number 11V401 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 said dealers will repair the affected Avenue coaches free of charge. Ask the dealer to confirm the repair applies to recall 11V401 when you schedule service.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is driver distraction from a seat that swivels while the coach is moving. A loose or disengaged locking pin lets the driver's or passenger's seat move back and forth on the swivel mechanism, increasing crash risk and injury risk for occupants.
What if I bought my Airstream Avenue used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your coach is included, then call a franchised Airstream dealer and reference recall number 11V401 when scheduling the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V401000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-937-538-1268 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V401 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V401000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →