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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V753📅 Oct 22, 2019

2019–2020 Airstream Classic & 2019–2020 Airstream Flying Cloud + 8 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sport, Nest, Flying Cloud, International Serenity, International Signature, Classic, Globetrotter and Tommy Bahama trailers and 2020 Basecamp, Bambi and Caravel trailers. Due to improper welding, the Demco ball coupler installed on the travel trailers may not provide enough clamping force on the tow ball, potentially causing the coupler to separate from the tow ball.

💥 The risk

If the coupler separates from the tow ball, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Airstream will notify owners, and will send a temporary use adaptor that can be slipped over the ball portion of the coupler to allow owners to tow their trailers. For the final remedy, dealers will add a shim plate to the backside of the ball coupler clamp to put it in position to apply the required clamping force on the tow ball, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V753000
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,888
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-877-596-6505
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 13, 2019
Built
Apr 24, 2019 – Aug 29, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V753 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V753?

2019–2020 Airstream Classic & 2019–2020 Airstream Flying Cloud + 8 more. 1,888 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Airstream dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-596-6505.