6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2019 airstream basecamp x recreational vehicles. The federal certification label and tire placard may have incorrect information stating that the vehicle is equipped with 235/55r18 load range d tires needing 80 psi, when the vehicles are actually equipped with 235/75r15 load range d tires needing 51 psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence
If the information is incorrect, the operator may overinflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Airstream has notified owners and will send them a new corrected federal certification label and tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on february 22, 2019. Owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2020 basecamp trailers. The tire placard is lacking the trailer's spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selections and rims.
Consequence
The lack of information on the tire placard may lead an owner to unintentionally install the wrong size spare tire, affecting the vehicle control and handling, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Airstream will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 23, 2019. Owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-03-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2021-03-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-03-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2021-03-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.