2021 Airstream Basecamp recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers. The information printed on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard is 255/55R18 - 50 PSI, when the correct information is ST225/75R15E - 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 567, "Certification.
💥 The risk
If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers and will install corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 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
- 20V577000
- Manufacturer
- Airstream, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Owner phone
- 1-877-596-6505
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 30, 2020
- 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.