Airstream, Inc.: Structure › Body
Airstream, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Dec 19, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 1,587. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers. The spare tire carrier bracket may experience metal fatigue and break, allowing the spare tire to detach from the trailer.
The risk
A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the bracket, and replace and install additional support, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
3 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Airstream Basecamp | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Airstream Basecamp | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Airstream Basecamp | 5 | 6 | 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 23V860000.
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