Recall 19V753000: 2020 Airstream Bambi, 2020 Airstream Basecamp, 2020 Airstream Caravel +7 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Oct 21, 2019
Vehicles affected: 1,888
Models: 10
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

If the coupler separates from the tow ball, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2020 Airstream Bambi
2020 Airstream Basecamp
2020 Airstream Caravel
2019 Airstream Classic
2020 Airstream Classic
2019 Airstream Flying Cloud
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud
2019 Airstream Globetrotter
2020 Airstream Globetrotter
2019 Airstream International
2020 Airstream International
2019 Airstream Nest
2020 Airstream Nest
2019 Airstream Sport
2020 Airstream Sport
2019 Airstream Tommy Bahama
2020 Airstream Tommy Bahama

Details

NHTSA campaign: 19V753000
Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
Owner letters: Nov 13, 2019
Components: Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology