Recall 21V272 affects 180 2021 Airstream Interstate touring coaches for undersized radio wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 180 2021 Interstate 19 touring coaches because the recall covers an undersized wire in the radio wiring harness. The wire can melt and increase the risk of a fire, and Airstream dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
Circuit Breaker CB1 protects the radio circuit in the 2021 Airstream Interstate touring coach. A circuit breaker is a resettable safety switch: it is supposed to open the circuit when electrical load exceeds the rating, which helps protect the wire and the radio wiring harness.
On recalled Interstate coaches, the radio wiring harness was built from a specification drawing with an error. That left the radio circuit with an undersized wire for the intended setup. The visible clue is the breaker label, which shows either a 15 A or 8 A rating, while the breaker itself does not look meaningfully different.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a sound, light, smell, or radio behavior that confirms the wiring is wrong before the circuit is inspected.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Airstream Interstate | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 180 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Airstream Interstate is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An undersized wire can melt and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as an electrical safety recall and schedule the dealer repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Airstream Interstate is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the free circuit-breaker replacement that limits current through the undersized radio wire.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 21V272 when you call.
- Call Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 if the dealer needs help confirming the recall or scheduling the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician replaces the circuit breaker for the radio wiring harness. The new breaker limits electrical current through the wire so the undersized harness is protected from an overload condition. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Airstream has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related radio wiring or circuit breaker repair before the recall repair, contact Airstream customer service and ask what documentation is needed for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 21, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 20, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| June 20, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 20, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 20, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V272?
Recall 21V272 covers 180 2021 Airstream Interstate touring coaches with an undersized radio wiring harness wire. That wire can melt and raise fire risk. Airstream dealers replace the circuit breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Airstream Interstate is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific touring coach is included in recall 21V272. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the circuit breaker replacement. Reference recall 21V272 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Airstream's remedy says dealers will replace the circuit breaker free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an overloaded undersized wire in the radio wiring harness. If the wire overheats and melts, fire risk increases. Schedule the free circuit breaker replacement with an Airstream dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V272000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-877-596-6505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V272 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V272000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →