NHTSA Recall 23V519000
Filed by Airstream, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2023-07-27. An estimated 74 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2023 Airstream Bambi
- 2024 Airstream Bambi
- 2023 Airstream Basecamp
- 2024 Airstream Basecamp
- 2023 Airstream Caravel
- 2024 Airstream Caravel
- 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud
- 2024 Airstream Flying Cloud
- 2023 Airstream Globetrotter
- 2024 Airstream Globetrotter
- 2023 Airstream International
- 2024 Airstream International
- 2023 Airstream Interstate
- 2024 Airstream Interstate