The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V656000·Announced 2024-09-06

Airstream Recalls 2024 Trade Wind Trailers Due to Fire Risk

Airstream is recalling 2024 Trade Wind travel trailers because the air conditioner soft start device may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Airstream Trade Wind travel trailers equipped with specific GE air conditioners. The recall involves 269 units.

The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat. This overheating increases the risk of a fire. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the ICM soft start module free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 11, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at [email protected], 1-877-596-6505, or 1-937-596-611 ext. 7401. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM TRADE WIND
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
269

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)

  • TRADE WIND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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