Airstream Basecamp (2017): Tires
Recall 17V155000 · Mar 9, 2017 · Airstream, Inc.
293
vehicles affected
293
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V155000
- Date
- Mar 9, 2017
- Maker
- Airstream, Inc.
- Units affected
- 293
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires; Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Base Camp recreational trailers. When the trailer is heavily loaded, the axle travel may allow the tires on these vehicles to contact the plastic liner of the wheel well or fender, possibly resulting in tire failure.
What can happen
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle to limit the axle travel, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V155000?
1 model: Airstream Basecamp (2017), about 293 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V155000?
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle to limit the axle travel, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
What can happen?
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.