The defect
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Ford Transit, 2020 RAM, and 2020-2022 Sprinter recreational vehicles upfitted by Creative Mobile Interiors. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the injection pump module (IMP) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
The risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors RAM | 2020 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Sprinter | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Ford Transit | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors RAM | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Sprinter | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Sprinter | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Creative Mobile Interiors Sprinter | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2023
119 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the equipment; Airstream, Inc. filed 54 campaigns in all.
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| 23V852000 15 Dec 2023 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 23V816000 5 Dec 2023 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 23V804000 29 Nov 2023 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 23V772000 17 Nov 2023 | Airstream, Inc. |
| 23V763000 11 Nov 2023 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V759000 10 Nov 2023 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 23V757000 9 Nov 2023 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023