The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V397000·Announced 2019-05-24

Airstream Recalls Basecamp Trailers Due to Missing Spare Tire Placard Information

Airstream is recalling 2017-2020 Basecamp trailers because the tire placard lacks spare tire information, which may lead to installing the wrong size tire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (missing tire information) could lead to incorrect tire installation and increased crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Tire Placard is missing the trailer's spare tire information. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims."

The lack of information on the Tire Placard may lead an owner to unintentionally install the wrong size spare tire. This error could affect vehicle control and handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Airstream will notify owners and provide corrected labels free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Affected units
911

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.