The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V753000·Announced 2019-10-21

Airstream Recalls Trailers Due to Coupler Welding Defect

Airstream is recalling 2019-2020 travel trailers because improper welding may cause the coupler to separate from the tow ball, increasing crash risk.

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 (improper welding of the coupler) that can lead to trailer detachment and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sport, Nest, Flying Cloud, International Serenity, International Signature, Classic, Globetrotter, and Tommy Bahama trailers, as well as 2020 Basecamp, Bambi, and Caravel trailers. The recall involves 1,888 units.

The defect is caused by improper welding of the Demco ball coupler installed on the travel trailers. This may result in insufficient clamping force on the tow ball, potentially causing the coupler to separate. If the coupler separates, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Airstream will notify owners and send a temporary use adaptor that can be slipped over the ball portion of the coupler to allow towing. For the final remedy, dealers will add a shim plate to the backside of the ball coupler clamp to ensure the required clamping force is applied, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM GLOBETROTTER, FLYING CLOUD, INTERNATIONAL, SPORT
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,888

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 (10)

  • GLOBETROTTER
  • FLYING CLOUD
  • INTERNATIONAL
  • SPORT
  • BAMBI
  • BASECAMP
  • TOMMY BAHAMA
  • NEST
  • CLASSIC
  • CARAVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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