Airstream recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Airstream Bambi 2023–2024
- Airstream Basecamp 2023–2024
- Airstream Caravel 2023–2024
- Airstream Flying Cloud 2023–2024
- Airstream Globetrotter 2023–2024
- Airstream International 2023–2024
- Airstream Interstate 2023–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V519000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Airstream, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 74
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Airstream recall: Equipment Jun 21, 2023
- Airstream recall: Equipment Mar 1, 2023
- Airstream recall: Equipment Aug 8, 2022
- Airstream recall: Equipment Aug 27, 2021
- Airstream recall: Trailer hitches Oct 21, 2019
- Airstream recall: Suspension Jun 24, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.