2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
6 recalls — 5 complaints — 20 TSBs
23V860000 Dec 19, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
23V614000 Sep 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 16' Basecamp and 20' Basecamp travel trailers manufactured without an air conditioner. The 12-gauge wire for future air conditioner installation was not properly terminated inside the junction box.
Consequence
An improperly terminated wire can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the wire from the circuit breaker and power converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
23V134000 Mar 1, 2023
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, and Interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream Customer Service at 877-596-6111 (Travel Trailer ext. 7491) or (Touring Coach ext. 7401).
22V932000 Dec 15, 2022
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
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.
22V595000 Aug 8, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
20V577000 Sep 23, 2020
TIRES
Defect Description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers. The information printed on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard is 255/55R18 - 50 PSI, when the correct information is ST225/75R15E - 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mo... Read more
Consequence
If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers and will install corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The conta... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 25, 2026
The SOS Module failed three times and was replaced three times under warranty. The failure mode is a battery that cannot be ordered due to manufacturer issues. The failed module limits crash reporting. I have attached the three work orders for this vehicle.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2023
When driving the forward collision warning will flash and beep and immediately brake and causes the car to come to a complete stop, when there is nothing in front of the car. It could cause an accident. I believe the forward collision warning sensor has failed. This has happened several times and it... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 1, 2022
Incident date: Nov 21, 2022
The side door access window failed while driving down the interstate at the posted speed limit of 70 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The entire window detached from the door and flew onto the roadway. It shattered and was run over by a semi-tractor trailer. The safety of other drivers... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2021
Incident date: Oct 21, 2021
I am writing about a 2021 Airstream Basecamp X AC unit. The bolts that hold the AC unit on top of the trailer stripped out of whatever was holding the unit on top of the trailer. Fortunately the trailer only suffered water damage during a rain storm but I understand that the unit was no longer secur... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
1STTSB1929082022
Sep 8, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
In certain model year 2021 & 2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers, the battery box lid gasket was not installed. In certain situations, the batteries may have the potential of outgassing, and without the gasket, the gases may enter the living
1STTSB1929082022
Sep 8, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
In certain model year 2021 & 2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers, the battery box lid gasket was not installed. In certain situations, the batteries may have the potential of outgassing, and without the gasket, the gases may enter the living
1STMON042052822
May 28, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
1STMON041042822
Apr 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
1STMON041042822
Apr 28, 2022
190000 TIRES
This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
DexterTSB191
Jan 26, 2022
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
It has come to Dextera??s attention that axles using the Nev-R-Lube bearing package have had on occasion electric brakes locking up when coming out of a complete stop. This brake lock up may be due to the hub-drum having an out of round con
DexterTSB191
Jan 26, 2022
200000 WHEELS
It has come to Dextera??s attention that axles using the Nev-R-Lube bearing package have had on occasion electric brakes locking up when coming out of a complete stop. This brake lock up may be due to the hub-drum having an out of round con
1STMON039112821
Nov 28, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize Airstream travel trailers.
1STMON039112821
Nov 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize Airstream travel trailers.
TSB189
Sep 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Basecamps trailers may not have been properly high-pot tested. TSB 189 provides detailed instruction on how to properly complete a high-pot test.
TSB188
Sep 30, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
certain scenarios on model year 2020-2022 Airstream Basecamp 16' & 20' the solar rocak guards 1/4 turn fastener is not locking properly into the rubber receptacle. The fastener should fit tight and not be loosely attached.
TSB188
Sep 30, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
certain scenarios on model year 2020-2022 Airstream Basecamp 16' & 20' the solar rocak guards 1/4 turn fastener is not locking properly into the rubber receptacle. The fastener should fit tight and not be loosely attached.
1STTSB1876282021
Jun 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
It has come to Airstreams attention that the fresh water tank sensor on model year 2021 Basecamp 20' is not reading the correct percentage due to the sensor pad not being cut to the correct size. The tank used on the Basecamp 20 is the same
1STTSB1846282021
Jun 28, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The service bulletin affects model year 2021 Basecamp 20' units which do not have sufficient air flow exiting the furnace through the furnace ducts. The how-to explains the remedy to correct the airflow issue.
1STMON037102820
Oct 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
1STMON03692820
Sep 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured
1STMON03692820
Sep 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured
1STTTN01192820
Sep 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured
1STTTN01192820
Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured
No comms 2021-08
Sep 14, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for August 2021 for Airstream, Inc.
AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AIRSTREAM BASECAMP across all model years (2017–2024).
34
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths