The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V195000·Announced 2021-03-19

Airstream Recalls 2017-2020 Basecamp Travel Trailers Due to Air Conditioner Defect

Airstream is recalling 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers because air conditioner mounting bolts may loosen or break, allowing the unit to separate from the roof.

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 where a component may separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers. The defect involves the mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof, which may loosen or break. This failure allows the air conditioner to separate from the trailer.

A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on May 7, 2021.

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts to ensure they are secure and replace them if necessary. Dealers will also install additional foam support blocks free of charge. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,509

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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