Recall 15V190 affects 180 2015 Airstream Interstate motorhomes for incorrect abutting-wedge installation. Inspection and repair are free at a franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 180 2015 Interstate motorhomes because an abutting wedge on the door jamb was installed incorrectly. After a severe frontal crash, the doors can require greater force to open, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Airstream makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The abutting wedge on the 2015 Airstream Interstate is a small body hardware piece mounted at the door opening, near the B-pillar. Its job is narrow but important: after a severe frontal crash, it helps the front door separate from the jamb so the door is easier to open.
On the recalled Interstate motorhomes, that wedge was installed in the wrong orientation on Sprinter-based bodies. The part itself is not described as broken. The problem is placement. If the wedge faces the wrong way, it cannot do its crash-related job as designed, and opening the door after a severe frontal impact becomes harder.
Owners are not expected to notice this during normal driving. There is no warning sign before failure, because the defect involves how the door structure responds after a crash, not a part that changes sound, feel, or operation beforehand.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Airstream Interstate | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 180 |
Not every 2015 Airstream Interstate motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a severe frontal crash, an incorrectly installed abutting wedge can make the doors harder to open, which raises injury risk. There is no listed warning sign before that crash condition. If your 2015 Interstate is included, schedule the inspection so the wedge installation is corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Airstream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Airstream Interstate is included in this recall.
- Contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 for repair timing if you have not received the owner notice.
- Ask a franchised Airstream service location about the free abutting-wedge inspection that checks whether the door-opening support was installed correctly.
- Reference recall number 15V190 when you call, and ask whether Mercedes-Benz Sprinter service is involved for your motorhome.
- Bring any recall notice to the appointment, and keep the doors clear of added accessories until the inspection is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician inspects the abutting wedge on the door jamb and corrects the installation if it is wrong. The abutting wedge helps the door open after a severe frontal crash, so the inspection focuses on whether that part was installed correctly. The filing says owners were notified on April 10, 2015, and the dealer work is free under the recall. Contact Airstream customer service or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Customer Service for scheduling details tied to campaign 15V190.
Timeline
| March 23, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V190?
Recall 15V190 covers 180 2015 Airstream Interstate motorhomes built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The door-jamb abutting wedge was installed incorrectly, so after a severe frontal crash the doors require greater force to open. Dealers will inspect and correct the installation for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Airstream Interstate is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V190. If it is, contact an Airstream dealer or Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 to arrange the free inspection and correction. Reference recall number 15V190 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V190, dealers will inspect the abutting wedge and correct the installation free of charge if the part was installed incorrectly.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V190?
The risk appears after a severe frontal crash. If the abutting wedge was installed incorrectly, the doors require greater force to open, increasing the risk of injury. The repair path is to have a dealer inspect the installation and correct it for free.
When were owners notified about recall 15V190?
Owners were notified on April 10, 2015. Used-vehicle owners still qualify for the free recall repair, even if the original notice went to a prior owner. Check your VIN and reference recall number 15V190 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V190000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-937-596-6111 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V190 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V190000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →