Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 23V519000: Electrical system

Airstream, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Airstream Bambi.

74
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2023
owners notified (August 8)
NHTSA campaign23V519000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJuly 27, 2023
Owner notificationAugust 8, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V519000

Make and modelModel years
Airstream Bambi2023, 2024
Airstream Basecamp2023, 2024
Airstream Caravel2023, 2024
Airstream Flying Cloud2023, 2024
Airstream Globetrotter2023, 2024
Airstream International2023, 2024
Airstream Interstate2023, 2024

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.