2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
The 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP, potentially affecting up to 15,312 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The bracket holding the spare tire, which hangs underneath the travel trailer, broke. The spare tire fell onto the road while traveling.
Safety Rating for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1STTSB1929082022 — 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 area of the trailer.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 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 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP (current)
- 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