2008 Airstream Basecamp problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Airstream Basecamp.
Body type
- Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Airstream
Equipment #07V339000 · 2007 · 157 units
Problem: Certain travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles." the tire inflation pressure label on the roadside front of the vehicle has incorrect air pressure information. in addition, the tire, rim and tire pressure information in the owners manual is incorrect.
Risk: An over-inflated tire could blow out, causing the trailer to sway uncontrollably increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Airstream will mail to the owners a corrected tire inflation pressure label and a label with correct tire information to be placed in the owner's manual over the incorrect information along with installation instructions. if an owner is uncomfortable installing either label, they can take their trailer to a dealer to have the labels installed. the recall began on august 9, 2007. owners can c
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 6 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Airstream Basecamp have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Airstream for the 2008 Basecamp. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Airstream Basecamp problems?
In 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.