Vehicle recall 21V195000 · March 19, 2021
2017-2020 Airstream Basecamp
The mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof may loosen or break, allowing the air conditioner to separate from the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the air conditioner to the roof may loosen or break, allowing the air conditioner to separate from the trailer.
- Consequence
- A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning mounting bolts are secure and replace if necessary, as well as install additional foam support blocks, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2021. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2021
- Filed by
- Airstream, Inc.
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,509
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Airstream Basecamp (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
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