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2016 Shasta Airflyte Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Shasta Airflyte has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Shasta dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Shasta Airflyte. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Shasta Airflyte owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Shasta Airflyte, describing incidents dated April 24, 2015 to April 11, 2016.

Most-cited components

Suspension 3 complaints
Equipment 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Structure 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11030809 · Filed October 2, 2017
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…
ODI #10873063 · Filed June 8, 2016
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…
ODI #10862624 · Filed May 2, 2016
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…

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Dinette Table May Fall Due to Inadequate Support

NHTSA #16V218000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported April 14, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,736 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 53-04112016-0170 · Owners notified June 9, 2016 · Vehicles built April 28, 2015 – May 14, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Without adequate support, the dinette table may fall between the dinette benches without warning, possibly resulting in injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Window Glass may Fall Out

NHTSA #15V553000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported September 2, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,736 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 53-08282015-0081 · Owners notified September 22, 2015 · Vehicles built September 26, 2014 – August 17, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Tires may Contact Wheel Well

NHTSA #15V552000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported September 2, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,736 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 53-08282015-0082 · Owners notified October 8, 2015 · Vehicles built September 26, 2014 – August 17, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Shasta Airflyte. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Shasta Airflyte.

Equipment; Unknown or Other; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11030809

Incident: September 2, 2015 · Filed: October 2, 2017

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 RECALL REPAIR. CAMPING WORLD OF ST. LOUIS (2200 E PITMAN AVE, WETZVILLE, MO) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Suspension; Tires; Equipment

ODI #10873063

Incident: March 26, 2016 · Filed: June 8, 2016

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 FLAT. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE BED, DID NOT LAY FLAT, IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE PERSON LYING ON THE BED. *JB

Suspension; Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #10862624

Crash

Incident: April 11, 2016 · Filed: May 2, 2016

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 WAS NOT COMPLETED WITH QUALITY AND WAS DONE WITH NEGLIGENCE. THE CHP (OFFICER HAMMING FROM SANTA ANA) AND 511 CONFIRMED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE ABLE TO BE REMOVED/TIGHTENED BY HAND AND THAT THEY WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY FROM MY DEALER RV SUPERCENTER IN TEMECULA CA (AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MILES) ON BOTH TIRES. IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THE AXEL RECALL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND USED INCORRECT PARTS INCLUDING THE SHACKLE MAKING MY COACH SIT TOO HIGH AND MADE UNSAFE TO TOW. ADDITIONALLY, WE WERE NOT PROVIDED A NEW MANUAL FOR THE REPLACEMENT AXLE NOR A TOOL TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT BOTH THIS DEALERSHIP INCORRECTLY INSTALLING THE RECALL AXLE FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS AS WELL AS SHASTA NOT PROVIDING THE CORRECT PARTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER THE ACCIDENT WE NOTICED THAT THE COACH IS NOW SEPARATING FROM THE CHASSIS SHOWING LIGHT INSIDE THE COACH NEAR THE DINETTE. WE DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT OR DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE SHASTA. WE ARE AWARE OF AN OPEN INVESTIGATION DP 15-008 REGARDING 2015 AND 2016 FOREST RIVER SHASTA AIRFLYTE INCLUDING STRUCTURAL ISSUES AS WE ARE NOW HAVING. I AM AWARE THAT THIS ALSO MAY BE A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING INCLUDING SOMEONE IN NORTH CAROLINA THAT HAS HAD FIXED 3 TIMES WITHOUT RESOLUTION.

Suspension; Wheels

ODI #10759678

Incident: April 24, 2015 · Filed: August 27, 2015

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 "TRAVEL" TRAILER. DEALER SAID NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, AND THE MANUFACTURE HAS NO COMMENT. WE ARE HESITANT TO ACTUALLY TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAYS WITH THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BECAUSE THERE MAY BE EARLY COMPONENT FAILURE.

Other Shasta Airflyte model years

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