Recall 23V435 affects 137 2023 Airstream Bambi vehicles with incorrect cargo labels. Airstream will mail corrected labels free to address overloading and crash risk.
Airstream is recalling 137 2023 Bambi travel trailers because the freshwater tank capacity was overstated, leaving the Cargo Carrying Capacity label wrong. An incorrect label can lead owners to overload the trailer and increase crash risk, and Airstream dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The weight label on a 2023 Airstream Bambi tells an owner how much cargo the trailer is rated to carry and supports the tire information on the vehicle placard. That label matters because cargo and freshwater weight affect how the trailer is loaded. The label is the quick reference an owner uses before packing for a trip.
On these Bambi trailers, the freshwater tank capacity was overstated. That mistake made the printed Cargo Carrying Capacity information wrong, so the trailer did not match the federal tire selection and rim labeling requirement. Airstream traced the issue to 2023 16' RB Bambi trailers built before the corrected label information went into production.
There is no warning sign before failure because the problem is printed information, not a part that wears out or changes while towing. Owners would notice it only by comparing the label with the corrected Airstream information or through the recall notice.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Airstream Bambi | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 137 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023 Airstream Bambi trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect label gives owners the wrong loading information. That raises the risk of unintentionally overloading the vehicle, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign tied to the label error, so follow the corrected label and avoid loading beyond the posted limits. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Airstream Bambi is included in this recall.
- Contact Airstream customer service to request the free corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label.
- Replace the incorrect label with the corrected label that fixes the overstated freshwater tank capacity.
- Reference recall number 23V435 when you call or when you ask Airstream about the mailed notice.
- Avoid loading the trailer beyond the corrected cargo carrying capacity until the label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Airstream handles this recall by mailing corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity labels to owners, free of charge. The label corrects the freshwater tank capacity information used for cargo carrying capacity. If your label has not arrived, contact Airstream customer service and ask for the corrected recall label for campaign 23V435. If you already paid for corrected labels before the recall notice, ask Airstream customer service how to submit documentation under its general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 21, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 20, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| August 20, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 20, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 20, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V435?
Recall 23V435 covers 137 2023 Airstream Bambi travel trailers with an overstated freshwater tank capacity on the Cargo Carrying Capacity label. The wrong label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, increasing crash risk. Airstream will mail corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Airstream Bambi is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V435. If it is, use the corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label from Airstream and follow the updated loading limit. Reference recall 23V435 if you call Airstream customer service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the recall condition at no cost. For this recall, Airstream will mail the corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label free of charge, and owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended overloading. The original label overstated the freshwater tank capacity, which made the Cargo Carrying Capacity label incorrect under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110. Loading the trailer beyond its correct capacity increases crash risk.
What if I bought this Airstream Bambi used?
The recall still follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2023 Airstream Bambi is included. If Airstream did not mail you a notice, reference recall 23V435 when you contact Airstream customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V435000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-877-596-6505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V435 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V435000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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