The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V519000·Announced 2023-07-27

Airstream Travel Trailers Electrical Inlet at Risk of Fire

Airstream is recalling certain 2023-2024 travel trailers because the SmartPlug 30-amp inlet D-rings may crack when over-tightened, risking electrical arcing and fire.

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: The recall involves a potential fire hazard from electrical arcing caused by a cracked inlet component. However, no injuries, deaths, or actual fire incidents are reported in the source. Per the rubric, theoretical risks of harm without reported injuries score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 travel trailers due to a defect in the SmartPlug 30-amp electrical inlet. The D-rings in this inlet, which are made of manganese bronze, may crack or fail when over-tightened. If a D-ring cracks or fails, the wires connected to the inlet may loosen, creating a risk of electrical arcing that could lead to a fire.

The recall affects Airstream Globetrotter, Flying Cloud, International, Caravel, Basecamp, Bambi, and Interstate travel trailer models from 2023 and 2024. Approximately 74 units are affected by this defect.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 (ext. 7401 or 7411) to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the SmartPlug inlet. You can also contact NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM BASECAMP, GLOBETROTTER, INTERNATIONAL, FLYING CLOUD
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
74

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 (7)

  • BASECAMP
  • GLOBETROTTER
  • INTERNATIONAL
  • FLYING CLOUD
  • CARAVEL
  • INTERSTATE
  • BAMBI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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