Recall 23V614 affects 58 2021-2023 Airstream Basecamp travel trailers for an improperly terminated air conditioner wire. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 58 2021-2023 Basecamp travel trailers built without an air conditioner because the 12-gauge wire for a future air conditioner was not properly terminated inside the junction box. An improperly terminated wire can cause electrical shock and injury, and Airstream dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The junction box in these 2021-2023 Airstream Basecamp travel trailers is the enclosure where wiring connections are supposed to be capped, organized, and protected. The affected trailers were built without a roof-mounted air conditioner, but Airstream installed a 12-gauge prep wire for a future air conditioner installation.
That prep wire was not properly capped and terminated inside the junction box. A terminated wire has its end secured so the conductor is not left loose inside the box. When that step is missed, the wire is not protected the way the electrical system requires. Airstream traced the issue to a communication failure after a personnel change.
Airstream lists no owner warning sign for this condition. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Basecamp trailers, all with the same junction-box wiring component.
| 2023 Airstream Basecamp | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2022 Airstream Basecamp | wiring |
| 2021 Airstream Basecamp | wiring |
| Units affected | 58 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly terminated wire can create an electrical shock risk and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before contact with the fault, so avoid handling the affected electrical area and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2023 Airstream Basecamp is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the free wire removal.
- Ask the dealer to remove the improperly terminated air-conditioner wire from the circuit breaker and power converter.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 23V614 when you call.
- Avoid accessing the junction box or future air-conditioner wiring until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician removes the air conditioner prep wire from the circuit breaker and power converter, then confirms the wiring is no longer left improperly terminated inside the junction box. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Airstream has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall notice. Bring documentation for the prior repair to the service desk so Airstream can review it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 1, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 31, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 31, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 31, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 31, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V614?
Recall 23V614 covers 58 2021-2023 Airstream Basecamp travel trailers built without an air conditioner. The 12-gauge wire for future air-conditioner installation was not properly terminated inside the junction box, which can cause electrical shock and injury. Airstream dealers will remove the wire from the circuit breaker and power converter for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2023 Airstream Basecamp is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V614. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the wiring repair. Reference recall number 23V614 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Airstream's remedy says dealers will remove the wire from the circuit breaker and power converter free of charge.
What is the safety risk with recall 23V614?
The safety risk is electrical shock. In recall 23V614, the air-conditioner prep wire was not properly terminated inside the junction box, which can expose an owner or technician to shock and injury. Have an Airstream dealer remove the wire as the free recall repair.
When did Airstream notify owners about this recall?
Airstream mailed owner notification letters on October 12, 2023. A mailed letter is not the final test for coverage, especially if the trailer changed owners. Check your VIN, then call an Airstream dealer with recall number 23V614 if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V614000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-877-596-6505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V614 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V614000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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