NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Airstream Basecamp Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Airstream Basecamp has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Airstream Basecamp. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Airstream Basecamp owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Airstream Basecamp, describing incidents dated October 26, 2023.
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Newest complaints
ODI #11552215 · Filed
The bracket holding the spare tire, which hangs underneath the travel trailer, broke. The spare tire fell onto the road while traveling.
Spare Tire Carrier Backet May Break
NHTSA #23V860000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2023 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,587 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 16, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Shock Risk from Incorrectly Terminated Wire
NHTSA #23V614000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2023 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 58 vehicles
Repair completion: 9.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 12, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An improperly terminated wire can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Gas Valves May Fracture Causing Gas Leak
NHTSA #23V134000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice
Reported March 1, 2023 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,827 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 25, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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).
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.
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.
Damaged Cooktop Control Valves May Leak Gas
NHTSA #22V595000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice
Reported August 8, 2022 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,856 vehicles
Repair completion: 13.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 7, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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 Airstream Basecamp model years
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