Model year

2013 Airstream Interstate

Van, diesel, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jul 1, 2018 to Jul 1, 2018.

Recall campaigns covering this model year21,128 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2013 van
Severity index0.02013 vans average 8.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2013 Airstream Interstate peaked in 2018, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512018120192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2013 Airstream Interstate

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2013 Airstream Interstate
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
13V-632Dec 18, 2013In the affected vehicles, the installation of the propane tank and the regulator may damage the regulator, allowing propane to escape out of the…Other or unknown552Part replacement
12V-596Dec 20, 2012Electrical equipment underneath the sofa may come in contact with the seat belt buckle or metal cables from the seatElectrical system576Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2013 Airstream Interstate

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 1, 2018Failure Mar 13, 201429,000 milesFulton, MDUnknown or other

    THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ME IN 2014 AND I DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT IT UNTIL RECENTLY TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR OR WORSE INCIDENTS. THAT KNOWLEDGE CAUSED ME TO FILE THIS BELATED REPORT SINCE CURRENT AIRSTREAM INTERSTATES HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THURSDAY 3/13/2014 WHILE DRIVING FROM GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK TO VISIT FRIENDS IN NEW MEXICO. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT A SCENIC LOOKOUT SPOT THAT HAD A LOT OF VERY ROUGH PAVEMENT. I ROLLED SLOWLY OVER ONE PARTICULARLY BAD SPOT BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING WAS ABNORMAL. WHEN I REACHED THE DESTINATION CAMPGROUND THAT AFTERNOON I DISCOVERED THE TRUE DAMAGE TO THE LP FILL PANEL ON MY 2013 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE. THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE PANEL AND THE LP QUICK-CONNECT FITTING WERE MISSING. I ONLY DISCOVERED THE DAMAGE BECAUSE I WAS USING THE LP STOVE INSIDE MY VAN TO COOK DINNER AND SMELLED A STRONG PROPANE ODOR. I STEPPED OUTSIDE THE VAN AND DISCOVERED THE DAMAGED PANEL WAS THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR AS LOW-PRESSURE PROPANE WAS LEAKING INTO THE AIR RIGHT BEHIND THE REAR TIRE. I SHUT OFF THE PROPANE AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGE LATER AFTER RETURNING HOME. I'M THANKFUL IT DID NOT START A FIRE OR CAUSE OTHER DAMAGE TO MY VAN. I'M UPLOADING A PHOTO THAT SHOWS THE LOCATION OF THIS PANEL BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS ON PASSENGER SIDE. ALSO INCLUDING PHOTOS OF AN UNDAMAGED LP FILL PANEL FROM THE SIDE AND FROM THE REAR. THE LAST UPLOADED PHOTO IS THE DAMAGED LP FILL PANEL ON MY 2013 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE SHORTLY AFTER THE INCIDENT SHOWING THE MISSING COVER PANEL AND MISSING LP QUICK-CONNECT FITTING.

    NHTSA complaint 11104973
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

11 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 1STMON041042822 Apr 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
  • 1STMON037102820 Oct 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
  • 1STMON035042820 Aug 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
  • 1STTTN0100528202 May 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the f…
  • 1STMON034042820 Apr 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.
  • 1STMON03332820 Mar 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.
  • 1STMON0322282020 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining, removing and resealing any areas with gaps, or cracks in the old s…
  • 1STMON0319282019 Sep 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.
  • 1STMON030042919 Apr 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This issue discusses European cabinet door hinges, and how to maintain them. The second item asks the reader to provide feedback in regard to the International Rally what parts they would like to see available for purchase at the rally.
  • 1STPDN003042819 Apr 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This submission of the Parts Department newsletter provides the following information: - A cheat sheet for ordering wrap protectors. - The top ten dealers for parts orders. - A heads-up in regard to shipping cut-off times in regard to parts orders. …
  • 1ST-TSB178-11282 Nov 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discusses the importance of making sure the battery feed wire connections are torqued properly (24 inch lbs) if the wires are moved while replacing the batteries, or working in the area. This Service Awareness Bulletin was released in October 2018.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.