2016 Shasta Airflyte Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Airflyte years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Shasta Airflyte. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Airflyte model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 50 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Shasta Airflyte problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 75% | 50 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 50% | 50 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 50 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Shasta Airflyte recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 foot and 19 foot recreational vehicles manufactured from April 28, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The dinette table on the affected vehicles may not have adequate support when lowered on its supporting leg.
Risk: Without adequate support, the dinette table may fall between the dinette benches without warning, possibly resulting in injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install two new support legs, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1314. Forest River's recall number for this campaign is 53-04112016-0170.
Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
Risk: If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0082.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
Risk: If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 shasta airflyte. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v553000(visibility) and 16v218000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
2016 airflyte sat 16. Consumer writes in regards to length of time to repair axle replacement recall and the cost to repair rv table wall mount problems. *smd also, the table wall mount did not properly sit at the correct level and the mounts were off level between 1/4 to 1/2/ the bed would not lay…
4/11/16 the drivers side tire sheered off of the trailer causing a near fatal wreck with material damage while in motion on the i5 freeway in santa ana placing our family in harms way on a blind exit. This occured immediately following an axel replacement on the coach due to a petition. The recall…
After delivery of our new "travel" trailer we noticed the wheel assembly (tires and rims) are under rated for the data plate on the trailer. The axel is also under rated for a unit this size. Wheel clearance in the wheel well is also marginal. The tires and rims are rated for an automobile not a…
Other Shasta Airflyte years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Airflyte | 30 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Shasta Airflyte?
Owners most often report suspension, equipment, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Shasta Airflyte?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Shasta Airflyte a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Airflyte model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.