2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
The 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint), Visibilityglass Siderear (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP, potentially affecting up to 15,322 vehicles.
Recall 23V860000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 1,587 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V614000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 58 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V134000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 6,827 vehicles affected
Defect: 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).
View full details →Recall 22V932000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,992 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V932000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 1,992 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V595000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 2,856 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V577000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 567, "Certification.
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.
View full details →Recall 20V577000 — TIRES
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 567, "Certification.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint
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 was at risk as there was no warning that the window would fail. The window area of the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer and is currently in the process of being replaced. This is a known issue on older Airstream Basecamps (model years 2017 - 2018).
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 secured to the roof and other owners have actually experienced the unit falling off the roof in transit. Because we didn't know this happened until the rainstorm and subsequent leak, it is certain we were unknowingly driving the vehicle on the road with an unsecured AC unit. Apparently there has been a recall for this problem on earlier models of the Basecamp and Airstream was to alter their production to address it. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-195. It seems the problem has not been addressed in production. Clearly, if one of these units falls off in transit, it can cause a cataclysmic accident. Airstream has provided the local dealer with a kit of some sort to reinstall the unit but that doesn't speak to other units that have been manufactured since the recall date like ours that could experience the same problem. Because we were outside the recall dates, we were not informed about this and clearly there was the expectation by the NHTSA that Airstream corrected the problem in their manufacturing and installation process. Given what happened to our trailer, it would seem the problem has not been addressed.
Safety Rating for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Airstream, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1STTSB1929082022 — 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 area of the trailer.
DexterTSB191 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
It has come to Dexterâs 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 condition. If the travel trailer was manufactured...
1STMON039112821 — EQUIPMENT
The newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize Airstream travel trailers.
TSB189 — 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.
1STTSB1846282021 — 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.
1STTSB1876282021 — 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 tank used in our...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
- 2017 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 5 complaints
- 2018 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
- 2019 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
- 2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 4 complaints
- 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP (current)
- 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 1 complaint
- 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
- 2024 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 22 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 12 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 11 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER — 11 total complaints