Airstream 2023 Globetrotter Travel Trailers: Step Collapse Risk
Airstream recalls 2022-2023 Globetrotter travel trailers due to step collapse risk from fastener screw pulling through washer. Owners must have step replaced with Loctite thread locker.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The step could collapse while in use, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Airstream is recalling certain 2022-2023 Globetrotter travel trailers because the step could collapse while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners need to have the step replaced with a new washer and Loctite thread locker to prevent collapse. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81209-airstream-2023-globetrotter-travel-trailers-step-collapse-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81209-airstream-2023-globetrotter-travel-trailers-step-collapse-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V348000
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“Airstream 2023 Globetrotter Travel Trailers: Step Collapse Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81209-airstream-2023-globetrotter-travel-trailers-step-collapse-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V348000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V348000).
Why it’s dangerous
The step could collapse because the fastener screw pulls through the washer, causing the step to become unstable. This instability increases the risk of injury during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2023 Airstream Globetrotter travel trailers are affected. Those who use the step frequently while moving the trailer are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022-2023 Airstream Globetrotter travel trailers. The issue involves the step's fastener screw pulling through the washer.
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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 schedule a replacement.
Have Step Replaced
Dealers will replace the old washer and install a Loctite thread locker free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the old washer and install a Loctite thread locker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. 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 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Airstream
We’ve drafted a message you can send Airstream to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V348000 — Airstream 2023 Globetrotter Travel Trailers: Step Collapse Risk Hello, I own a Airstream 2023 Globetrotter Travel Trailers: Step Collapse Risk that is covered by recall 22V348000 from Airstream. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the old washer and install a Loctite thread locker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. 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 #22V348000 (May 18, 2022)
- 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.
- 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.