Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V155000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Airstream, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-03-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V155000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
293
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-09
Owners notified
2017-04-13

Defect description

Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers. When the trailer is heavily loaded, the axle travel may allow the tires on these vehicles to contact the plastic liner of the wheel well or fender, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Safety risk

Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle to limit the axle travel, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
AIRSTREAM Basecamp2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.