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2019-2020 Airstream Bambi, Airstream Basecamp and others recall: trailer hitches

Airstream, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 21, 2019. It covers about 1,888 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,888
reported
Oct 21, 2019
owners notified
Nov 13, 2019

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
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.
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 contact Airstream customer service at 1‑877‑596‑6505 or 1‑937‑596‑6111 extension 7401 or 7411.

Recall number 19V753000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V753000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Airstream Bambi, Airstream Basecamp and others trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 19V753000, reported on October 21, 2019, covers about 1,888 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V753000?

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 contact Airstream customer service at 1‑877‑596‑6505 or 1‑937‑596‑6111 extension 7401 or 7411.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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