A “thermal event” in a sofa was reported, leading to the recall of several hundred Airstream Classic travel trailers. It’s a highly unusual case, but Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Airstream Classic 33′, 2024-2025 Classic 30′, and 2025 Classic 28′ travel trailers. The sofa footrest switch may have underrated wiring, which can allow the wiring to overheat. Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire. The Airstream sofa wiring recall shows 648 of these RVs are affected.
Airstream sofa wiring recall remedy
Dealers will install a reverse relay on the sofa switch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 4, 2025. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, ext. 7401 or 7411.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Background
On January 22, 2025, Airstream got word of a Classic travel trailer with a thermal event relating to the sofa switch. “We requested that the trailer be brought back to Airstream for review,” says the company report to NHTSA. Airstream says it researched and found no warranty claims, customer complaints, or injuries related to this issue.
The Airstream sofa wiring recall problem is two-fold: The sofa footrest switch does not have a stop limit application, and it was manufactured with underrated wires for the application. If the switch is depressed for a extended period of time, the wires could heat up, potentially leading to a fire.
Did the Airstream couch actually catch fire? That’s not clear. In the context of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, the term “thermal event” typically refers to a situation where a component or part of a vehicle (or trailer) experiences excessive heat, which could lead to overheating, a fire, or other damage. This term is often used to describe incidents where a part, such as wiring, batteries, or other electrical components, becomes too hot and causes a safety hazard.
Airstream indicates that users could be tipped-off to a potential problem in this case: “A burning smell may occur.”
Some might say, the more “bling” in your RV, the more the likelihood of problems to fix.
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Hmmm, I wonder where the wiring and specifications therefore came from? More fire hazards – fortunately it appears this one was caught before injury or damage loss occurred.
Thank you for the news, Russ and Tina! Hmm, … wonder if this would have happened in the absence of Thor’s ownership? Not good regardless of whether it would or wouldn’t. Thanks again for the news. Have a great day and safe travels!