NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2020 Airstream Basecamp, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AIRSTREAM BASECAMP.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 50.0% | 0.70 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 50.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 1 | 50.0% | 0.53 |
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| moderate | 1 | 50.0% | 0.86 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2022-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
Defect: Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Basecamp 16, and 2021-2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and metal frame of the entry door window can fail, causing the glass to separate from the frame.
Consequence: A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will test the windows and replace, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-349.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-03-19. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-10-21. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: If the coupler separates from the tow ball, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
13 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 10 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| TIRES | 1 |
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| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10213176
Date: 2022-05-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
10211715
Date: 2022-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES.
This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
10202666
Date: 2021-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE.
certain scenarios on model year 2020-2022 Airstream Basecamp 16' & 20' the solar rocak guards 1/4 turn fastener is not locking properly into the rubber receptacle. The fastener should fit tight and not be loosely attached.
10181840
Date: 2020-10-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
10180784
Date: 2020-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
10180785
Date: 2020-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
10179406
Date: 2020-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
10175838
Date: 2020-05-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of t
10174503
Date: 2020-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.
10173233
Date: 2020-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.