NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Airstream Basecamp Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Airstream Basecamp has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Airstream Basecamp. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Airstream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Airstream Basecamp. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Incorrect GAWR Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #24V206000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 15, 2024 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 111 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 11, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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 October 21, 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: 6.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 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.
Cracked D-Ring in 30-Amp Inlet May Cause Fire
NHTSA #23V519000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 27, 2023 · Airstream, Inc.
Potentially affected: 74 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified August 8, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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 October 21, 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.
Other Airstream Basecamp model years
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