Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRSTREAM
Model Of Vehicle
BAMBI
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
19V753000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The Coupler Separates From The Tow Ball, The Trailer Can Detach From The Tow Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20190424
End Of Manufacture
20190829
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1888
Date Owners Notified
20191113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Date Report Received
20191021