Airstream, Inc.: Electrical System
Airstream, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 27, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 74. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bambi, Basecamp, Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Interstate travel trailers. The SmartPlug 30 Amp inlet manufactured with the manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over tightened.
The risk
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the SmartPlug 30-amp inlet as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
14 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Airstream Bambi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream Basecamp | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream Caravel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream Flying Cloud | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream Globetrotter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream International | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Airstream Interstate | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Bambi | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Basecamp | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Caravel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Globetrotter | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream International | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Airstream Interstate | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V519000.
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