Every 2020 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 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 19V753000
Oct 21, 2019Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sport, Nest, Flying Cloud, International Serenity, International Signature, Classic, Globetrotter and Tommy Bahama trailers and 2020 Basecamp, Bambi and Caravel trailers. Due to improper welding, the Demco ball coupler installed on the travel trailers may not provide enough clamping force on the tow ball, potentially causing the coupler to separate from the tow ball.
- Risk
- If the coupler separates from the tow ball, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Airstream will notify owners, and will send a temporary use adaptor that can be slipped over the ball portion of the coupler to allow owners to tow their trailers. For the final remedy, dealers will add a shim plate to the backside of the ball coupler clamp to put it in position to apply the required clamping force on the tow ball, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 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 19V753000 →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 →
2020 Airstream Basecamp complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Airstream Basecamp. Airstream has issued at least 13 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
- Equipment2
- Structure1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (10)
- Electrical System (3)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (2)
- Structure (2)
- Tires (1)
- Trailer Hitches (1)
Read Airstream Basecamp owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Airstream Basecamp. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2020 Air Stream Base Camp. The contact stated that while hauling the trailer, the trailer was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the three-foot cord loosened and melted the plug and cord.”
2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMPFeb 13, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11507073
“The Air Stream Basecamp rock guard shield Southco fasteners have repeatedly failed and dropped out while traveling. We had a full replacement of all the Southco fasteners for the three rock guard shields installed on our 2020 Air Stream basecamp X trailer while we were traveling July 2020.”
2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMPMay 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418019
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