Recall 11V489 covers 18 2011-2012 Airstream International recreational vehicles with incorrect tire labels. Airstream provides corrected labels or a dealer installs them free.
Airstream is recalling 18 2011-2012 International recreational vehicles under recall 11V489 because the tire information label lists the wrong tire details. If an owner installs the wrong replacement tire, property damage can result, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire information label on a 2011-2012 Airstream International 16-foot recreational vehicle is the small placard that tells an owner or service shop what tire information belongs with that trailer. It is supposed to match the trailer as built, so the tire details used during service, inspection, or replacement line up with the actual vehicle.
On the affected Airstream trailers, that label was incorrect when the vehicle left manufacturing. The defect is not a broken tire or wheel part. It is wrong printed information attached to the trailer, which creates a bad reference point when someone checks tire information against the placard.
There is no warning sign before failure because the problem is printed on the label, not a part that wears out or changes while driving. Owners are not expected to feel, hear, or see a driving symptom from the label itself.
Who's affected?
The listed component is the vehicle label (placard or certification) for both model years.
| 2011 Airstream International | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Airstream International | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 18 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Installing the wrong replacement tire can lead to property damage. The risk comes up during tire replacement, so confirm the tire information label before replacing tires and ask for the corrected label. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Airstream International is included in this recall.
- Confirm whether Airstream mailed the corrected tire information label for your trailer.
- Contact an Airstream dealer if you want the corrected tire information label installed free of charge.
- Reference recall number 11V489 when you call Airstream customer service or the dealer.
- Use only the tire size shown on the corrected label before replacing tires.
What happens at the repair
Airstream's remedy is a corrected tire information label. The company mails the corrected label to the owner, or the owner can have a dealer install the label at no charge. If the final dealer installation is not open in the recall system, keep the corrected label with the trailer paperwork and ask the dealer when the free label installation is available. The repair is limited to replacing the incorrect tire information label with the corrected one. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 3, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V489?
Recall 11V489 covers 18 2011-2012 Airstream International 16 foot recreational vehicles with an incorrect tire information label. The wrong label can lead an owner to install the wrong replacement tire, increasing the risk of property damage.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Airstream International is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V489. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer or call Airstream at 1-937-596-6111. Airstream provides the corrected tire information label, and the dealer installation is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recall at no cost. For recall 11V489, Airstream provides the corrected tire information label, and owners have the option for a franchised dealer to install the label free of charge.
Is it safe to replace tires before this recall is fixed?
Use the correct tire information before any replacement. Recall 11V489 involves an incorrect tire label, and the official safety concern is that the wrong replacement tire can lead to property damage. Confirm the correct label with Airstream or a franchised dealer before tire service.
What if I bought this Airstream International used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall repairs follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011-2012 Airstream International is included, then reference recall 11V489 when you call a franchised Airstream dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V489000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-937-596-6111 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V489 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V489000 |
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 →