The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V671000·Announced 2023-03-08

2021 Airstream RVs Recalled for Propane Regulator Failure Fire Risk

Airstream is recalling certain 2021 recreational vehicles with propane regulator defects that can increase pressure and enlarge flames in gas appliances, creating a fire risk. Dealers will replace the regulator and test the system at no cost.

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: No deaths, injuries, or fires have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—a risk of fire from propane regulator failure. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 recreational vehicle models equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The affected models include the Flying Cloud, Bambi, Caravel, Classic, Globetrotter, and International. Approximately 222 vehicles are affected.

The Winntec model 6020 propane regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure inside the RV's propane system. This increased pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire inside the vehicle.

Owners should contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 (extension 7401 or 7411) to schedule the repair. Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator as necessary and test the propane system for leaks at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021.

For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 AIRSTREAM GLOBETROTTER
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • propane-pressure
  • regulator-failure
Affected units
222

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 (6)

  • GLOBETROTTER
  • BAMBI
  • CARAVEL
  • CLASSIC
  • INTERNATIONAL
  • FLYING CLOUD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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