Recall 19V734 covers 151 2019-2020 Airstream Atlas motorhomes with incorrectly fused wiring that can overheat. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 151 2019-2020 Atlas motorhomes because the SH1 Breaker Terminal has incorrect wiring, leaving some 12V circuits without enough overcurrent protection. Incorrectly fused wires can overheat and increase the risk of a fire; Airstream dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The SH1 breaker terminal in a 2019-2020 Airstream Atlas motorhome routes 12V power to coach electrical circuits. Each wire is supposed to connect to the correct circuit breaker, which protects the wiring by opening the circuit when too much current flows. The system depends on each wire and breaker being matched correctly.
On affected Atlas motorhomes, some wires were transposed on the SH1 breaker terminal and connected to the wrong breakers. That creates a wiring mismatch, so the breaker protecting a circuit does not match the circuit it is feeding. As a result, some 12V circuits do not have enough overcurrent protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. The affected wires and breakers are labeled, but an owner is not expected to spot this from the driver seat or during normal use.
Who's affected?
Airstream listed the concern under both wiring and wiring fuse/circuit breaker categories. Treat those categories as service clues, then use the VIN to confirm whether your motorhome is included.
| 2019 Airstream Atlas | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2019 Airstream Atlas | wiring |
| 2020 Airstream Atlas | wiring |
| 2020 Airstream Atlas | wiring |
| Units affected | 151 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrectly fused wires can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before overheating, so schedule the repair soon instead of waiting for symptoms. Until it is fixed, avoid ignoring electrical heat, smoke, or burning smells. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Airstream Atlas is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the free wiring correction that gives the 12V circuits proper overcurrent protection.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 19V734 when you call.
- Call Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 with questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician checks the SH1 breaker terminal wiring and corrects any wiring that is not installed correctly. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Airstream has a general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out-of-pocket repairs related to this wiring issue are handled through that plan. If you've already paid for a related repair, contact Airstream customer service and ask what paperwork they need for reimbursement review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 16, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 14, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 14, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 14, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V734?
Recall 19V734 covers 151 2019-2020 Airstream Atlas motorhomes with SH1 breaker terminal wiring that can leave some 12V circuits without enough overcurrent protection. Airstream dealers will correct the wiring, as needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Airstream Atlas is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 19V734. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the wiring correction. Reference recall number 19V734 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Airstream will correct the affected SH1 breaker terminal wiring free of charge at a franchised Airstream dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from incorrectly fused wires. When the SH1 breaker terminal is wired incorrectly, some circuits lack enough overcurrent protection, which lets wiring overheat. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Airstream Atlas used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2019-2020 Atlas is included, then call an Airstream dealer with recall number 19V734.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V734000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-877-596-6505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V734 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V734000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →