I have had several issues with this vehicle but I found out today I was sold the wrong hitch sway control AND electronic brake control for my tow vehicle. I’ve been driving unsafely for a year now because of the dealer - Portland Airstream Adventures. This company’s records should be audited to ensure the tow vehicles are safe for their trailers.
The worst 2023 Airstream Bambi problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 3
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V519000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V435000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall number 23V134000 · Recall details
What 2023 Airstream Bambi owners say
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Questions about the 2023 Airstream Bambi
Is the 2023 Airstream Bambi reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Airstream Bambi, close to a typical Bambi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Airstream Bambi?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2023 Airstream Bambi have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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