01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Airstream Basecamp recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V206000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 15, 2024
- Potential units
- 111campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023 Basecamp 16 & 16X travel trailers. The metric and imperial GAWR values were transposed. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Owner notification: April 11, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA 23V860000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- December 19, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,587campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers. The spare tire carrier bracket may experience metal fatigue and break, allowing the spare tire to detach from the trailer.
Why it matters: A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bracket, and replace and install additional support, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Owner notification: February 16, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA 23V614000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- September 1, 2023
- Potential units
- 58campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 16' Basecamp and 20' Basecamp travel trailers manufactured without an air conditioner. The 12-gauge wire for future air conditioner installation was not properly terminated inside the junction box.
Why it matters: An improperly terminated wire can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the wire from the circuit breaker and power converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Owner notification: October 12, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA 23V519000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 27, 2023
- Potential units
- 74campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bambi, Basecamp, Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Interstate travel trailers. The SmartPlug 30 Amp inlet manufactured with the manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over tightened.
Why it matters: A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the SmartPlug 30-amp inlet as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Owner notification: August 8, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA 23V134000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 1, 2023
- Potential units
- 6,827campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, and Interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream Customer Service at 877-596-6111 (Travel Trailer ext. 7491) or (Touring Coach ext. 7401).
Owner notification: April 25, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH