CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Basecamp 16 trailers. The information printed on the Federal Certification and Tire Placard is 255/55R18 - 50 PSI, when the correct information is ST225/75R15E - 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 567, "Certification.Â
- Risk
- If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Airstream will notify owners, and dealers and will install corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The federal certification and tire placard on certain trailers lists the wrong tire size and pressure. The placard prints 255/55R18 at 50 PSI, but the correct information is ST225/75R15E at 80 PSI. Following the printed placard could leave the tires underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The recall also means the labels do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 110 (Tire Selection and Rims) and 567 (Certification). Airstream, Inc. will notify owners and dealers and install corrected labels free of charge. Owners can contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
If you own this trailer, check your VIN for open recalls and confirm the correct tire pressure before towing. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Airstream Base Camp | 2021 |
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