AIRSTREAM BASECAMP (2017) recall — Visibility
Airstream recalls 2017-2018 Basecamp trailers due to risk of window glass detaching while moving, potentially causing injury or crash. Owners must have windows inspected and repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Airstream is recalling certain 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers because the window glass may detach while the trailer is moving, becoming a projectile that could cause injury or a crash. Affected owners should contact Airstream for free window inspections and repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225546-airstream-2017-basecamp-trailers-window-glass-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225546-airstream-2017-basecamp-trailers-window-glass-detachment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V349000
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“Airstream 2017 Basecamp Trailers: Window Glass Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225546-airstream-2017-basecamp-trailers-window-glass-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V349000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V349000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving, it can become a projectile. This poses a risk of injury to occupants or causing a crash due to the sudden movement of glass.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Airstream Basecamp travel trailers are affected. Those who frequently drive these trailers are at higher risk due to the potential for glass detachment during motion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Airstream Basecamp travel trailers. The recall began August 3, 2020, and Airstream will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Airstream Customer Service
Reach out to Airstream at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411 to schedule window inspections.
Have Windows Inspected
Dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength and replace them if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary and installing updated adhesive strips to all windows, free of charge. This recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the entry door window may fail, allowing the glass to separate while the trailer is moving.
How can I check if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2017-2018 Airstream Basecamp model. The recall began August 3, 2020, and Airstream will notify owners directly.
What should I do if my window is affected?
Dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Contact Airstream
We’ve drafted a message you can send Airstream to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V349000 — Airstream Airstream Hello, I own a Airstream that is covered by recall 20V349000 from Airstream. The official recall notice states: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary and installing updated adhesive strips to all windows, free of charge. This recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V349000 (December 6, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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