NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Airstream Basecamp Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Airstream Basecamp has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Airstream Basecamp. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Airstream Basecamp. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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 October 21, 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 October 21, 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 October 21, 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 October 21, 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.

Other Airstream Basecamp model years

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