Incorrect GAWR Label/FMVSS 110
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Airstream, Inc.
- Units affected
- 111
- Recall opened
- Mar 15, 2024
- Owner notification
- Apr 11, 2024
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP2023
Component / system
Defect
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."
Risk / consequence
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Chronology of events
- Mar 8, 2024
3/8/2024 - Airstream identifies the error with the GAWR values.
- Mar 8, 2024
3/8/2024 - Airstream begins investigation.
- Mar 15, 2024
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.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAY 14, 2024 - MAY 14, 2024
- Owner notification
- MAY 14, 2024 - MAY 14, 2024
Documents (6)
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V206000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.