Model year record

2023 AIRSTREAM Basecamp

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V206000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
111
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-15
Owners notified
2024-04-11

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V860000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,587
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-19
Owners notified
2024-02-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V614000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
58
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-01
Owners notified
2023-10-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An improperly terminated wire can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V519000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
74
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-27
Owners notified
2023-08-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V134000

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Component
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,827
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-01
Owners notified
2023-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.