AIRSTREAM BASECAMP (2021) recall — Tires
Airstream recalls 2021 Basecamp trailers with incorrect tire pressure labels that could lead to underinflation and crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free corrected labels.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Airstream is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers because their tire labels show incorrect pressure (50 PSI instead of 80 PSI). This could cause underinflation and increase crash risk if the tires are used as labeled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80213-airstream-2021-basecamp-tires-underinflated-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80213-airstream-2021-basecamp-tires-underinflated-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V577000
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“Airstream 2021 Basecamp Tires Underinflated Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80213-airstream-2021-basecamp-tires-underinflated-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #20V577000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V577000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tires are labeled with 50 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI. If inflated to the printed level, they become underinflated, which can lead to reduced stability and higher crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Airstream Basecamp 16 trailers are affected. Those who drive these trailers with the incorrect tire labels are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the tire label showing '255/55R18 - 50 PSI' on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard. This is incorrect; the correct label should be 'ST225/75R15E - 80 PSI'.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Airstream Customer Service
Call 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411 to get free corrected labels.
What NHTSA says to do
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers and will install corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The tire labels on these trailers show incorrect pressure (50 PSI instead of 80 PSI), which could lead to underinflation and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for the tire label showing '255/55R18 - 50 PSI' on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard. This is incorrect; the correct label should be 'ST225/75R15E - 80 PSI'.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411 to get free corrected labels.
Contact Airstream
We’ve drafted a message you can send Airstream to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V577000 — Airstream Airstream Hello, I own a Airstream that is covered by recall 20V577000 from Airstream. The official recall notice states: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers and will install corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. 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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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 #20V577000 (September 23, 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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