Airstream Bambi problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: A d-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2023 bambi vehicles. the capacity of the freshwater tank was overstated, resulting in an incorrect cargo carrying capacity label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 26, 2023. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: Airstream inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 basecamp, bambi, atlas, and interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain sds2 2-burner drop-in cooktops. the internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 29, 2023. owners may contact airstream customer service at 877-596-6111 (travel trailer ext. 7491) or (touring coach ext. 7401).

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 basecamp, bambi, atlas, interstate, and interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. the burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2022. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain 2021 flying cloud, bambi, caravel, classic, globetrotter, and international recreational vehicles, equipped with winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. the regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 8, 2021. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

Problem: 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.

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

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

Problem: Airstream is recalling 2,052 my 2002-2009 bambi, international, safari, 75th anniversary, dwr, and ocean breeze travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the travel trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.

Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle increase the potential for a crash.

Fix: Airstream will send dealers separate reflectors to the affected customers and dealers along with instructions for proper installation. customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or taking the travel trailer to the nearest airstream certified dealers. this will be done free of charge. the recall began on may 15, 2009. owners may contact airstream at 1-937-596-6849.