NHTSA Recall 19V753000: Trailer hitches
Airstream, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,888 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Airstream Bambi.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V753000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | October 21, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 to separate from the tow ball.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V753000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Airstream Bambi | 2020 |
| Airstream Basecamp | 2020 |
| Airstream Caravel | 2020 |
| Airstream Classic | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream Flying Cloud | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream Globetrotter | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream International | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream Nest | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream Sport | 2019, 2020 |
| Airstream Tommy Bahama | 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.