Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity Label – 2023 Airstream Bambi

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-435 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Airstream, Inc. Submission Date : JUN 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-435 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Airstream, Inc. Address : 419 West Pike Street PO Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334-0629 Company phone : 937-596-6111 Population : Number of potentially involved : 137 Estimated percentage with defect : NR Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Airstream Bambi Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : To determine the population, Airstream is including all model year 2023 16′ RB Bambi units which began production on 4/25/2022, and ended the affected population on 5/15/2023. This is the date the correction was made in production. Production Dates : APR 25, 2022 – MAY 15, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1STHMAC13PJ563373 End : 1STHMAC13PJ568802 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Fresh Water Capacity was inaccurately entered as 192 gallons of water in the Model Parameter Maintenance module, and because of this understated the Caargo Carrying Capacity of the 16′ RB Bambis FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The non-compliance is the at we have overstated the fresh water capacity, and understated the cargo carrying capacity. Description of the Cause : The non-compliance is the at we have overstated the fresh water capacity, and understated thee cargo carrying capacity. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-435 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Weight Label Component Description : Cargo Capacity/Tire Information Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 5/15/2023 – Identified a discrepancy with the weight label carrying capacity. 5/18/2023 – The Safety committee convened and initiated an investigation into the label issue. 6/16/2023 – The investigation was completed and it was decided to submit a 573 to NHTSA do to a FMVSS-110 non-compliance recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Airstream will mail the corrected weight labels to the retail owners and Airstream dealer base along with instructions on how to place/install the labels. This will be done at no cost to the owner. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : 2023 16′ RB Bambi trailers manufactured after 5/15/2023 with have the correct weight label information. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production began manufacturing with the corrected weight label on 5/16/2023. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream will send dealer and owner notification letters once approved by NHTSA. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 20, 2023 – AUG 20, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 20, 2023 – AUG 20, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-435 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Airstream, Inc. Submission Date : JUN 26, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-435 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Airstream, Inc. Address : 419 West Pike Street PO Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334-0629 Company phone : 937-596-6111 Population : Number of potentially involved : 137 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Airstream Bambi Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : To determine the population, Airstream is including all model year 2023 16′ RB Bambi units which began production on 4/25/2022, and ended the affected population on 5/15/2023. This is the date the correction was made in production. Production Dates : APR 25, 2022 – MAY 15, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1STHMAC13PJ563373 End : 1STHMAC13PJ568802 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Fresh Water Capacity was inaccurately entered as 192 gallons of water in the Model Parameter Maintenance module, and because of this understated the Caargo Carrying Capacity of the 16′ RB Bambis FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The non-compliance is that we have overstated the freshwater capacity and understated the cargo carrying capacity. Because of this, it may increase the possibility of the travel trailer being unintentionally overloaded. If this were to happen, this could increase the risk of crash or property damage. Description of the Cause : The non-compliance is the at we have overstated the fresh water capacity, and understated thee cargo carrying capacity. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-435 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Weight Label Component Description : Cargo Capacity/Tire Information Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 5/15/2023 – Identified a discrepancy with the weight label carrying capacity. 5/18/2023 – The Safety committee convened and initiated an investigation into the label issue. 6/16/2023 – The investigation was completed and it was decided to submit a 573 to NHTSA do to a FMVSS-110 non-compliance recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Airstream will mail the corrected weight labels to the retail owners and Airstream dealer base along with instructions on how to place/install the labels. This will be done at no cost to the owner. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : 2023 16′ RB Bambi trailers manufactured after 5/15/2023 with have the correct weight label information. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production began manufacturing with the corrected weight label on 5/16/2023. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream will send dealer and owner notification letters once approved by NHTSA. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 20, 2023 – AUG 20, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 20, 2023 – AUG 20, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-435 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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