2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
The 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP, potentially affecting up to 8,731 vehicles.
Recall 24V206000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023 Basecamp 16 & 16X travel trailers. The metric and imperial GAWR values were transposed. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 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 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 23V519000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 74 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V519000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 74 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP.
Safety Rating for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1ST-TSB198-83123 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Airstream has found that some Basecamps with the Suburban IW60 water heater, which have been upgraded to Lithium batteries, may experience a failure in the water heater firing, due to spikes in voltage.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM BASECAMP
- 2018 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
- 2019 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 0 complaints
- 2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 4 complaints
- 2021 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 3 complaints
- 2022 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 1 complaint
- 2023 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP (current)
- 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