The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V348000·Announced 2022-05-18

Airstream Travel Trailers: Manual Step May Collapse Due to Fastener Defect

Airstream is recalling certain 2022-2023 travel trailers with manual steps that may collapse due to a fastener screw pulling through the washer, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 source describes a structural defect creating a risk of fall injury, but does not report any actual injuries or fatalities. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported illness or injury are scored at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Airstream travel trailer models, including the Flying Cloud, Classic, Pottery Barn, International, and Globetrotter. The manual step on these trailers contains a fastener screw that may pull through the washer, causing the step structure to collapse during use.

A collapsing step creates a fall hazard and increases the risk of injury to users. To remedy the issue, authorized Airstream dealers will replace the washer and install a Loctite thread locker to prevent the fastener from pulling through. This repair is provided free of charge.

Owners were notified by mail on July 15, 2022. Owners should contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 (ext. 7401 or 7411) to schedule the repair. Additional information and assistance is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at www.nhtsa.gov or 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL, POTTERY BARN, GLOBETROTTER, FLYING CLOUD
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
554

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 (5)

  • INTERNATIONAL
  • POTTERY BARN
  • GLOBETROTTER
  • FLYING CLOUD
  • CLASSIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · AIRSTREAM

Same manufacturer · Airstream, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · step collapse

See all →

Similar recalls