Airstream, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V753000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V753000 by Airstream, Inc.. Affecting 2019-2020 sport, nest, flying cloud, international serenity, international signature, classic, globetrotter and tommy bahama trailers and 2020 basecamp, bambi and caravel trailers Includes 1,888 affected units, Trailer may Detach from Tow Vehicle, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019-2020 sport, nest, flying cloud, international serenity, international signature, classic, globetrotter and tommy bahama trailers and 2020 basecamp, bambi and caravel trailers
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.