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2023 Airstream Globetrotter Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Airstream Globetrotter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V519000 2023-07-27 74 affected
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.

Consequence

A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

STRUCTURE 22V348000 2022-05-18 554 affected
Defect

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2022 Airstream Classic, Flying Cloud, Pottery Barn, 2022-2023 International, and Globetrotter travel trailers. The manual step may collapse due to the fastener screw pulling through the washer.

Consequence

The step could collapse while in use, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the old washer and install a Loctite thread locker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The brakes on my airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grabâ€�, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 â½ to 3 – 3 â½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-03-09

“The brakes on my airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grabâ€�, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 â½ to 3 – 3 â½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2025-03-09
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Airstream Globetrotter as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.