2008 Airstream Base Camp Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Airstream Base Camp recalls

Most common 2008 Airstream Base Camp problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	3
Structure	2
Suspension	1

What owners report

2012-10-06, Structure
I BOUGHT A NEW 2008 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP WITH THE 3000LB AXLE FROM AN AIRSTREAM DEALER IN 2010. IT IS CURRENTLY STILL NEW AND HAS NEVER BEEN REGISTERED AND USED BECAUSE WHILE STILL AT THE DEALER FOR OTHER WARRANTY WORK, IT HAD THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: SIDEWALLS HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE TOP CAP TOP CAP HAS 2-4 IN CRACKS IN NUMEROUS PLACES OF THE TOP THE DOOR DOWN LINE UP LEAVING A 1" SPACE AT THE BOTTOM AND .5" ON THE TOP (IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEE DAYLIGHT THROUGH HE GAB) THE DOOR ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE AND THE RODE THAT LOOKS THE DOOR TOP AND BOTTOM KEEPS BENDING I WAS AMAZED TO HAVE ALL THESE ISSUES WITH A BRAND NEW UNIT BEFORE IT WAS EVER USED, THEN AS I WATCHED THE DEALER PULL

2009-06-16, Suspension
NOTE: I USED A GENERIC AIRSTREAM TRAILER FOR THE PULL-DOWN MENU, AS YOU DO NOT HAVE A PULL-DOWN FOR "OTHER." THE TRAILER IN ? IS A CHALET RV LTW. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHALET RV: CHALET RV INC. 124 41ST AVE SE ALBANY, OR 97322 VOICE: 541-791-4610 FAX: 541-791-4618 E-MAIL: [email protected] ISSUE: BOTH SPRINGS FAILED ON A CHALET RV LTW CAMP TRAILER WITH TRAIL BOSS OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. LFT SIDE SPRING FAILURE 8/29/08. RT SIDE SPRING FAILURE 5/23/09. PHOTOS AVAILABLE. BOTH SEMI-ELIPTIC SPRINGS FAILED AT THE SAME POINT, WHERE THE 1ST SUPPLEMENTAL LEAF MEETS THE PRIMARY LEAF, AND BOTH AT THE FRONT (FIXED) END. THESE FAILURE CAUSED THE AXLE TO ROTATE BACKWARDS AGAINST THE FLEX

2009-05-19, Tires
HAULMARK TRAILER WITH HI-RUN LQ229 TIRES SIZE 205/75/D15 TIRES WORE OUT IN LESS THAN 3000 MILES. ALTHOUGH INFLATED PROPERLY A LARGE BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE BUBBLE BURST SOON AFTER DEVELOPING BUT THE TIRE STILL HELD AIR. BOTH TIRES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED TO PREVENT A LIKELY BLOWOUT. CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE TREAD SHOWED THE TIRE THAT DID NOT HAVE THE BUBBLE HAD WORN ALMOST ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BELTS ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE TREAD. NOT SURE IF THIS WAS BECAUSE OF TRAILER AXLE ALIGNMENT OR INTERNAL DEFECT OF THE TIRE. MAKE AND MODEL OF TRAILER AND TIRE ARE NOT ON ANY OF THE LISTS SO I HAD TO CHOOSE SOMETHING. TRAILER IS A HAULMARK 6X12 CARGO SINGLE AXLE. TIR

2009-02-02, Structure
THE RACKANDROLL ?KD78? TRAILER I BOUGHT IN MAR08 HAS SUFFERED TONGUE FAILURE DESPITE BEING OPERATED WITHIN THE LOAD RATING. THE TRAILER WAS A NEW MODEL FOR 08, A LARGER VERSION OF THE ?KD? TRAILER. THEY DIFFER ONLY IN WIDTH, THE TWO TRAILERS SHARE ALL MAIN PARTS EXCEPT LATERAL MEMBERS. I ORDERED THE OPTIONAL HEAVY-DUTY SUSPENSION, WHICH RAISES THE LOAD CAPACITY TO 300 LBS (PER THE OWNERS MANUAL). WHEN I FIRST STARTED TO LOAD THE TRAILER FOR USE, I NOTICED THAT THE SUSPENSION SEEMED TO STRUGGLE TO SUPPORT THIS LOAD. THE TRAILER USES A COIL-OVER SUSPENSION SYSTEM, WHICH CONSISTS OF ONE SHOCK ABSORBER WITHIN A SPRING ON EACH SIDE. BOTH THE STANDARD AND HD SHOCK USE A PROGRESSIVELY WOUND SPRIN

2008-12-15, Tires
I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON 9/1/08 ON HWY 44 IN MO. THE TIRE WAS ON A TRAILER PURCHASED 3/20/08. THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AS IT HAD BEEN ON THE DAY OF THE TRIP ORIGIN. TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE, BUT NO AIR NEEDED TO BE ADDED ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE. THE TRAILER IS TYPICALLY LOADED TO CAPACITY, SO I AM CAREFUL TO MONITOR TIRE PRESSURE (40 PSI PER THE OWNERS MANUAL). WHEN THE TIRE DEFLATED, IT WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE. THE FAILED TIRE APPEARED TO HAVE DEFORMED AFTER OVERHEATING, BUT AS NOT PUNCTURED. I CONTACTED THE TRAILER MAKER, AND THEY IMMEDIATELY OFFERED TO SEND A SET OF THE OPTIONAL WHEELS OFFERED FOR THE TRAILER,

2008 Airstream Base Camp questions

Does the 2008 Airstream Base Camp have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Airstream Base Camp: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Airstream Base Camp?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3), Structure (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Airstream Base Camp has been fixed?

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