Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 19, 2021
Airstream 2020 Basecamp Travel Trailers: Risk of AC Separation Causing Crash
Airstream recalls 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers due to air conditioning mounting bolts that may loosen or break, causing the AC unit to separate and become a road hazard.
“Airstream 2020 Basecamp Travel Trailers: Risk of AC Separation Causing Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79171-airstream-2020-basecamp-travel-trailers-risk-of-ac-separation-causing. Based on NHTSA recall #21V195000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V195000).
Airstream, Inc. is recalling 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers because air conditioning mounting bolts may loosen or break, allowing the unit to separate and become a road hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 19, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Airstream Basecamp, 2017-2020
What to do
Dealers will inspect air conditioning mounting bolts for security and replace them if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks, free of charge. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
The hazard
The mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof may loosen or break, allowing the air conditioner to separate from the trailer. A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Airstream, Inc. has 37 other recalls on record since April 3, 2010. Other recent recalls include an Atlas Motorhome fire risk (March 5, 2024), a Basecamp spare tire detachment risk (Dec. 19, 2023), and incorrect tire information for motorhomes (Nov. 17, 2023). Alliance Paradigm RVs faced suspension bolt detachment risks in May 2026, ATC Trailer couplers separated on RM900/RM700 models in September 2026, and GMC Hummer EV Pickups had air bag recall risks in November 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Airstream Basecamp travel trailer was manufactured between 2017 and 2020. The recall covers specific models with potential issues with the air conditioning mounting bolts.
Brand
Airstream
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Airstream Customer Service
Reach out to Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411 to schedule a recall inspection.
Have Dealers Inspect AC Mounting Bolts
Dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts and replace them if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks for free.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts are secure and replace if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Airstream
We’ve drafted a message you can send Airstream to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V195000 — Airstream 2020 Basecamp Travel Trailers: Risk of AC Separation Causing Crash
Hello,
I own a Airstream 2020 Basecamp Travel Trailers: Risk of AC Separation Causing Crash that is covered by recall 21V195000 from Airstream.
The official recall notice states: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts are secure and replace if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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