The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V155000·Announced 2017-03-09

Airstream Recalls 2017 Base Camp Trailers Due to Tire Contact Risk

Airstream is recalling 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers because heavy loads may cause tires to contact the wheel well liner, risking tire failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle/tire interaction) that can lead to tire failure and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers. The recall involves 293 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the trailer is heavily loaded, allowing the axle travel to cause the tires to contact the plastic liner of the wheel well or fender. This contact can result in tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
293

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BASECAMP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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