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Airstream 2021 Globetrotter: Propane regulator fire risk

Airstream is recalling 2021 Globetrotter RVs with Winntec 6020 propane regulators due to potential fire risk from increased propane pressure. Owners can get free inspections and replacements.

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Airstream is recalling certain 2021 Globetrotter RVs that have a propane regulator which could increase pressure and cause fire. This is serious enough that dealers will inspect and replace the regulator for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80211-airstream-2021-globetrotter-propane-regulator-fire-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80211-airstream-2021-globetrotter-propane-regulator-fire-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V671000

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“Airstream 2021 Globetrotter: Propane regulator fire risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80211-airstream-2021-globetrotter-propane-regulator-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V671000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V671000).

Airstream, Inc. recalled certain 2021 recreational vehicles equipped with Winntec propane regulators due to fire risk from increased pressure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Aug. 27, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace regulators as necessary.

How to tell if you have it

  • Airstream Bambi, 2021
  • Airstream Caravel, 2021
  • Airstream Classic, 2021
  • Airstream Flying Cloud, 2021
  • Airstream Globetrotter, 2021
  • Airstream International, 2021

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, 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 regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure that can enlarge flames in gas appliances and increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2021 Airstream Flying Cloud related to this defect.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Airstream, Inc. has 37 other recalls on record since April 3, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Grand Design 2022 Solitude RV Recall (Nov. 13, 2025), the Keystone 2024 Voltage Recreational Trailers recall (Nov. 10, 2025), and the Tiffin 2026 Wayfarer LP Tank Fire Risk Recall (Aug. 31, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021 Airstream Globetrotter has a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 8, 2021.

  • Brand
    Airstream
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Airstream Customer Service

    Call 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411 to schedule a free inspection and replacement.

  2. Get Free Propane System Inspection

    Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator if needed, and test the propane system for leaks at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 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

Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Aug 27, 202112. Owner letters mailed: Oct 8, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

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 21V671000 — Airstream 2021 Globetrotter: Propane regulator fire risk

Hello,

I own a Airstream 2021 Globetrotter: Propane regulator fire risk that is covered by recall 21V671000 from Airstream.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 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.

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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 #21V671000 (August 27, 2021)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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