The positive wire attaching to the outside of the battery box shorted against the mounting bolt, creating burn marks on the wire, the nut, the bolt and the insulator. This was discovered during an upgrade. It was hidden from sight by the side of the battery box and appears to have come from the factory this way. It appears that the wire spun during installation, creating a short.
The worst 2017 Airstream Basecamp problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Electrical1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Electrical1
- Visibility1
Recalls 5
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V932000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V195000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the entry door window may fail, allowing the glass to separate while the trailer is moving.
- Risk
- If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary and installing updated adhesive strips to all windows, free of charge. This recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1‑877‑596‑6505 or 1‑937‑596‑6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
Recall number 20V349000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V397000 · Recall details
Tires
- 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.
- Risk
- Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V155000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Airstream Basecamp 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This article discussed tire care and maintenance
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- This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides...
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- The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream...
- This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season
- This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season
- The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.
What 2017 Airstream Basecamp owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger side window that is part of the door started to come off. I was able to catch it coming loose in time to prevent it from coming completely loose. A Google search reveals that this is not an uncommon occurrence with the airstream basecamp models. There are several reports online from previous owners. We were lucky that the window didn’t come off during transit! I’ve called airstream dealer in Seattle several times but customer service won’t return my calls.
Side door glazing blew off trailer on I-75 florida. Vehicle and trailer speed at 70 MPH on interstate highway. The VIN has no info. No none reason for failure. *dt
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Questions about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp
Is the 2017 Airstream Basecamp reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp, close to a typical Basecamp model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Airstream Basecamp?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Airstream Basecamp have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, visibility and tires.
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