Airstream Caravel 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 2022 caravel, flying cloud, globetrotter, international and pottery barn travel trailers. the 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, causing the hub to separate from the axle wheel end.

Risk: Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the 42mm cartridge bearing washer, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 23, 2020. 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