December 19, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V860000
Spare Tire Carrier Bracket May Break
A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V860000
Manufacturer Airstream
, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers. The spare tire carrier bracket may experience metal fatigue and break, allowing the spare tire to detach from the trailer.
Remedy
The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
10/24/2023 – Airstream notified of a spare tire carrier bracket issue and began investigation.
10/30/2023 – Airstream VOQ from NHTSA for the same unit.
11/6/2023 – Warranty report data found additional claims.
11/8/2023 – The Airstream Safety Committee meeting convenes all known data and agrees that the root cause of the failure is unclear. Agreed to send metal sample for testing and meet to discuss the failure with chassis manufacturer (Lippert) to see if they are aware of any similar failures. Warranty running additional reports on other models produced and using this similar set up with a hat section welded to the cross member of the chassis.
11/13/2023 – Met with Lippert and still unable to determine the root cause of the failure. Lippert is not aware of any similar failures.
12/12/2023 – Safety committee meets and reviews all known data. Determines a recall is warranted.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| AIRSTREAM | BASECAMP | 2022-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V860-7863.PDF 213.723KB
Recall 573 Report – 1/9/2024
RCLRPT-23V860-9852.PDF 213.848KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
- 【150 LBS HEAVY DUTY】This spare tire bracket is reinforced with an upgraded triangular structure welded together, with a sturdy rectangular behind plate that holds the steel beam firmly in place and holds up to 150 Lbs.
- 【WIDE APPLICABILITY】Our spare tire carrier compatible with 4 lug X 4" diameter hole pattern, 5 lug X 4.5"/4.75“/5” diameter hole pattern, and 6 lug X 5.5" diameter hole pattern. Because of its universal compatibility, it is also suitable for boat trailers.
- 【Robust Construction】Once the screws are tightened, your spare tire mount will no longer have the risk of losing a tire. The industrial solid iron and sandblasting process gives it a durable, smooth and attractive surface so you don't have to have bumpy roads.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】Features a sloping and raised design concept to reduce wind resistance and low clearance to the ground, firmly lock the tire. Different length bolts, no drilling required, just need a wrench, make installation and removal a breeze and you can choose the height of the steel beam yourself.
- 【WORRY-FREE VOUCHSAFING】GADFISH Spare tire carriers comes with 18 months of support and are rigorously tested before shipment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding Carrier installation. We will definitely give you a satisfying solution.
- Upgraded 3 Nut：3 Nut design can better lock the tire, reduce the vibration and noise when driving, thus avoiding the nut loosening and tire falling.
- Safe travel: Spare tire carrier is made of high quality precision steel, powder coated surface, rust and corrosion resistant, maximum load capacity of 150 pounds, so that travel safety is no longer a hidden danger.
- Bending design: Innovative multi-layer bending steel panels to enhance the bending resistance of 300%, reinforced and laser welded to provide three layers of protection for safe travel, can become your long-term old buddy.
- Wide Adaptability: No need to worry about the adaptability, the trailer spare tire mount is compatible with most wheels. Suitable for 4 lugs X 4"/4.25"/4.5" diameter holes, 5 lugs X 4.25"/4.5"/4.75"/5"/5.5" diameter holes, 6 lugs X 5.5"/6" diameter holes, 8 lugs X 6.5" diameter holes spare tires.
- Ready-to-install: Installation can be done in minutes. No drilling, one wrench to install and remove, complete with parts, no need to buy extra!
- [Fitness] Trailer U-Bolt Spare Wheel Carrier Bracket fits trailer frames up to 2" or 3" wide (up to 4" high) and fits up to 15" tires. For 4 or 5 lug wheels (bolt style: 4 to 4 or 5 to 4 -1/2).
- [High Quality Material] The trailer tire U-bolt bracket is made of 8.8 grade thick steel, galvanized surface, beautiful and practical, corrosion-resistant coating, no fear of bad weather, durable.
- [Easy to Install] The spare tire is mounted on the side of the trailer (to prevent damage), this spare tire holder can be easily installed to secure the tire. Just put the bolts into the throat of the trailer and tighten. The carrier bracket is threaded for easy installation.
- [Product Use] Trailer U-Bolt Spare Tire Mount is a simple solution for hauling and placing spare trailer tires.
- [Package includes] 1 x U-bolt and 2x lug nuts.
- Upgraded 3 Nut：The 3-nut design of the Spare tire mount for utility trailer can better lock the tire, reduce the vibration and noise when driving,thus avoiding the nut loosening and tire falling (Patent Pending).
- Wide Adaptability: No need to worry about the adaptability, The trailer spare tire mount is compatible with most wheels,Suitable for 4 lugs X 4"/4.25"/4.5" diameter holes,5 lugs X 4.5"/4.75"/5" diameter holes,6 lugs X4.5"/5.32"/ 5.5" diameter holes spare tires.
- Tough Construction: Utility trailer accessories uses a sturdy welded reinforced zinc plated steel construction.The trailer spare tire mount is designed to hold max load up to 180 lbs ,and galvanized material is rust and corrosion resistant.
- Easy Installation: Enclosed trailer accessories easy to install bolt on design no cutting or drilling. You can easily mount it to your trailer to create a spare tire location.We come with detailed installation instructions.
- Peace of Mind: Boat trailer spare tire holders package includes zinc plated mounting hardware,so you don’t have to buy bolts and nuts separately.
- 【REINFORCED STAINLESS STEEL】The spare tire carrier is made of high-quality stainless steel, solid and durable, with no rust, no deformation, and not afraid of wet and rainy environments. Designed with a triangular structure welded and rectangular behind the plate the trailer spare tire mount can hold the steel beam firmly in place.
- 【WIDE APPLICABILITY】Our spare tire carrier can hold up to 120 lbs and is compatible with 4 lug X 4" diameter hole pattern, 5 lug X 4.5"/4.75"/5" diameter hole pattern, and 6 lug X 5.5" diameter hole pattern. Because of its universal compatibility, it is also suitable for boat trailers.
- 【ROBUST CONSTRUCTION】Features a sloping and raised design concept to reduce wind resistance and low clearance to the ground, firmly lock the tire. Once the screws are tightened, your spare tire mount will no longer have the risk of losing a tire.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】Easy to install bolt-on design no cutting or drilling. Different-length bolts, just need a wrench, making installation and removal a breeze and you can choose the height of the steel beam yourself.
- 【WORRY-FREE VOUCHSAFING】GADFISH Spare tire carriers come with 18 months of support and are rigorously tested before shipment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding Carrier installation. We will definitely give you a satisfying solution.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Airstream, Inc. DEC 19, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-860 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 : NR Estimated percentage with defect : NR
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Airstream Basecamp 20X Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : To determine the recall population, we reviewed the warranty information for similar occurrences relating to the spare tire carrier on the Airstream Basecamp 20 models.
Production Dates : OCT 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : On certain Model Year 2022-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers the spare tire carrier bracket mounted to the trailer chassis may experience metal fatigue and fail causing the roadside spare tire carrier support arm to drop. If this were to happen the spare tire could slip free from the carrier.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the spare tire carrier bracket were to fail and the spare tire were to slip free from the carrier, the spare tire would become a hazard to vehicles traveling behind the trailer with the failed spare tire carrier. This increases the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Airstream is not aware of any occurrences or injuries related to this condition.
Description of the Cause : The cause of the failure is still undetermined. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Evidence of metal fatigue on the roadside spare tire carrier bracket mounted to the trailer chassis. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : “hat” bracket
Component Description : spare tire carrier support arm “hat” bracket Component Part Number : 455556-3 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
10/24/2023 – Airstream notified of a spare tire carrier bracket issue and began investigation. 10/30/2023 – Airstream VOQ from NHTSA for the same unit.
11/6/2023 – Warranty report data found additional claims.
11/8/2023 – The Airstream Safety Committee meeting convenes all known data and agrees that the root cause of the failure is unclear. Agreed to send metal sample for testing and meet to discuss the failure with chassis manufacturer (Lippert) to see if they are aware of any similar failures. Warranty running additional reports on other models produced and using this similar set up with a hat section welded to the cross member of the chassis.
11/13/2023 – Met with Lippert and still unable to determine the root cause of the failure. Lippert is not aware of any similar failures.
12/12/2023 – Safety committee meets and reviews all known data. Determines a recall is warranted. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NR How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream has the utmost urgency in notifying owners about a recall that
affects their vehicle. Letters will be sent out once all pertinent information has been gathered.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 17, 2024 – FEB 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 17, 2024 – FEB 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Airstream, Inc. JAN 09, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-860 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 : 1,587 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Airstream Basecamp 20X Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : To determine the recall population, we reviewed the warranty information for similar occurrences relating to the spare tire carrier on the Airstream Basecamp 20 models.
Production Dates : OCT 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1SMG4DD25MJ204974 End : 1SMG4DD20PJ208404 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1SMG4DD25MJ204974 End : 1SMG4DD20PJ208404 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : On certain Model Year 2022-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers the spare tire carrier bracket mounted to the trailer chassis may experience metal fatigue and fail causing the roadside spare tire carrier support arm to drop. If this were to happen the spare tire could slip free from the carrier.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the spare tire carrier bracket were to fail and the spare tire were to slip free from the carrier, the spare tire would become a hazard to vehicles traveling behind the trailer with the failed spare tire carrier. This increases the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Airstream is not aware of any occurrences or injuries related to this condition.
Description of the Cause : The cause of the failure is still undetermined. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Evidence of metal fatigue on the roadside spare tire carrier bracket mounted to the trailer chassis. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : “hat” bracket
Component Description : spare tire carrier support arm “hat” bracket Component Part Number : 455556-3 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
10/24/2023 – Airstream notified of a spare tire carrier bracket issue and began investigation. 10/30/2023 – Airstream VOQ from NHTSA for the same unit.
11/6/2023 – Warranty report data found additional claims.
11/8/2023 – The Airstream Safety Committee meeting convenes all known data and agrees that the root cause of the failure is unclear. Agreed to send metal sample for testing and meet to discuss the failure with chassis manufacturer (Lippert) to see if they are aware of any similar failures. Warranty running additional reports on other models produced and using this similar set up with a hat section welded to the cross member of the chassis.
11/13/2023 – Met with Lippert and still unable to determine the root cause of the failure. Lippert is not aware of any similar failures.
12/12/2023 – Safety committee meets and reviews all known data. Determines a recall is warranted. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NR How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-860
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream has the utmost urgency in notifying owners about a recall that
affects their vehicle. Letters will be sent out once all pertinent information has been gathered.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 17, 2024 – FEB 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 17, 2024 – FEB 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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