The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V577000·Announced 2020-09-23

2021 Airstream Basecamp Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Tire Placard Information

Airstream is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers because the tire placard displays incorrect tire size and inflation pressure. If tires are inflated per the incorrect label, they could become dangerously underinflated, increasing crash risk.

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: This is a vehicle safety defect involving tire specification labeling that could lead to dangerous underinflation and increased crash risk. However, no deaths, injuries, or incidents have been reported, and the hazard is purely theoretical. Per the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers due to incorrect information printed on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard. The placard displays tire size 255/55R18 with an inflation pressure of 50 PSI, when the correct specifications are ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI inflation pressure.

If owners inflate the tires according to the incorrect printed information, the tires will be underinflated. Underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 110 (Tire Selection and Rims) and 567 (Certification).

Approximately 5 units are affected by this recall. Airstream will notify affected owners and install corrected labels at no cost. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners can contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411. Vehicle owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Tire Safety
Hazard
  • tire-underinflation
  • crash-risk
  • mis-labeling
Affected units
5

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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