Every 2017 Airstream Basecamp recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 22V932000
Dec 15, 2022Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Basecamp 16, and 2021-2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and metal frame of the entry door window can fail, causing the glass to separate from the frame.
- Risk
- A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will test the windows and replace, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-349.
Full recall details for 22V932000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V195000
Mar 19, 2021Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof may loosen or break, allowing the air conditioner to separate from the trailer.
- Risk
- A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V195000 →Visibility · NHTSA 20V349000
Dec 6, 2020Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers. 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.
- Risk
- If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V349000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V397000
May 24, 2019Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp trailers. The Tire Placard is lacking the trailer's spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims."
- Risk
- The lack of information on the Tire Placard may lead an owner to unintentionally install the wrong size spare tire, affecting the vehicle control and handling, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Airstream will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Full recall details for 19V397000 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V155000
Sep 3, 2017Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers. When the trailer is heavily loaded, the axle travel may allow the tires on these vehicles to contact the plastic liner of the wheel well or fender, possibly resulting in tire failure.
- Risk
- Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle to limit the axle travel, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
Full recall details for 17V155000 →
2017 Airstream Basecamp complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp. Airstream has issued at least 17 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure2
- Electrical System1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (13)
- Structure (3)
- Electrical System (2)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Tires (1)
- Trailer Hitches (1)
Read Airstream Basecamp owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The positive wire attaching to the outside of the battery box shorted against the mounting bolt, creating burn marks on the wire, the nut, the bolt and the insulator. This was discovered during an upgrade.”
2017 AIRSTREAM BASECAMPMay 28, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524213
“The passenger side window that is part of the door started to come off. I was able to catch it coming loose in time to prevent it from coming completely loose. A Google search reveals that this is not an uncommon occurrence with the airstream basecamp models.”
2017 AIRSTREAM BASECAMPMar 11, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11456354
“SIDE DOOR GLAZING BLEW OFF TRAILER ON I-75 FLORIDA. VEHICLE AND TRAILER SPEED AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE VIN HAS NO INFO. NO NONE REASON FOR FAILURE.”
2017 AIRSTREAM BASECAMPNov 3, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11042958
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