NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Airstream Basecamp Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Airstream Basecamp has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Airstream Basecamp. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Airstream Basecamp owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp, describing incidents dated October 21, 2017 to May 28, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Structure 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11524213 · Filed
The positive wire attaching to the outside of the battery box shorted against the mounting bolt, creating burn marks on the wire, the nut, the bolt and the insulator. This was discovered during an upgrade. It was hidden from sight by the side of the battery box and appears to have come from the…
ODI #11456354 · Filed
The passenger side window that is part of the door started to come off. I was able to catch it coming loose in time to prevent it from coming completely loose. A Google search reveals that this is not an uncommon occurrence with the airstream basecamp models. There are several reports online from…
ODI #11042958 · Filed
SIDE DOOR GLAZING BLEW OFF TRAILER ON I-75 FLORIDA. VEHICLE AND TRAILER SPEED AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE VIN HAS NO INFO. NO NONE REASON FOR FAILURE. *DT *TP
Entry Door Window May Detach
NHTSA #22V932000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2022 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,992 vehicles
Repair completion: 40.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 9, 2023
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.
Safety consequence
A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Air Conditioner May Separate From Trailer
NHTSA #21V195000 · Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2021 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,509 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 7, 2021
Defect description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof may loosen or break, allowing the air conditioner to separate from the trailer.
Safety consequence
A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts are secure and replace if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
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.safercar.gov.
Frameless Entry Door Window Glass Panel May Detach
NHTSA #20V349000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2020 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 732 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 3, 2020
Defect description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the entry door window may fail, allowing the glass to separate while the trailer is moving.
Safety consequence
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary and installing updated adhesive strips to all windows, free of charge. This recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
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.safercar.gov.
Tire Placard Missing Information
NHTSA #19V397000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2019 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 911 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 26, 2019 · Vehicles built May 1, 2017 – April 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp trailers. The Tire Placard is lacking the trailer's spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims."
Safety consequence
The lack of information on the Tire Placard may lead an owner to unintentionally install the wrong size spare tire, affecting the vehicle control and handling, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
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.safercar.gov.
Tire may Rub Against Wheel Well
NHTSA #17V155000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported March 9, 2017 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 293 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 13, 2017 · Vehicles built September 8, 2016 – March 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers. When the trailer is heavily loaded, the axle travel may allow the tires on these vehicles to contact the plastic liner of the wheel well or fender, possibly resulting in tire failure.
Safety consequence
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle to limit the axle travel, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
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.safercar.gov.
Other Airstream Basecamp model years
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