March 15, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V206000
Incorrect GAWR Label/FMVSS 110
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V206000
Manufacturer Airstream
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 111
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023 Basecamp 16 & 16X travel trailers. The metric and imperial GAWR values were transposed. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Remedy
Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 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 :
3/8/2024 – Airstream identifies the error with the GAWR values.
3/8/2024 – Airstream begins investigation.
3/15/2024 – The safety committee reviews all known data and determines a recall is warranted. Airstream is unaware of any warranty or injury claims due to this non-compliance.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| AIRSTREAM | BASECAMP | 2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V206-9218.PDF 212.983KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V206-9081.pdf 645.863KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-206
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Airstream, Inc. MAR 15, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-206 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 : 111 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Airstream Basecamp 16 & 16X Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : UNKNOWN Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle records of the labels that were printed. The information on the labels did not match the specification of the GAWR.
Production Dates : JUL 19, 2022 – JUL 27, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1SMG4DC17PJ207565 End : 1SMG4DC12PJ208865 Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The GAWR portion of the Federal Certification label is incorrect. The GAWR values (Metric and Imperial) were transposed. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : This non-compliance may cause confusion to the owner of the vehicle. The
owner may overload the axle which may lead to a crash.
Description of the Cause : The labels weights were transposed in the data files used to generate the labels. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-206
Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name 1 : Federal Certification Label
Component Description : Contains information relating to GAWR specifications Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
3/8/2024 – Airstream identifies the error with the GAWR values. 3/8/2024 – Airstream begins investigation.
3/15/2024 – The safety committee reviews all known data and determines a recall is warranted. Airstream is unaware of any warranty or injury claims due to this non-compliance.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Corrected labels will be sent to affected customers and dealers for
installation. This will be done at no cost to the owner. Reimbursement will follow the general reimbursement policy that is on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The label will be printed with the correct GAWR values. The issue was corrected on March 11, 2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Airstream will send dealer and owner notification letters once approved
by NHTSA.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 14, 2024 – MAY 14, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 14, 2024 – MAY 14, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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