The 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.
The risk
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Airstream Bambi | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream Basecamp | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream Caravel | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream Flying Cloud | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream Globetrotter | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream International | 2023, 2024 |
| Airstream Interstate | 2023, 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airstream Bambi | 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Airstream Bambi | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Basecamp | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Airstream Basecamp | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Caravel | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Caravel | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Flying Cloud | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Airstream Flying Cloud | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Globetrotter | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Airstream Globetrotter | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream International | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Airstream International | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Airstream Interstate | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Airstream Interstate | 2024 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Airstream, Inc. filed 54 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023