Recall 25V143 affects 648 2021-2025 Airstream Classic travel trailers for sofa-footrest wiring that can overheat. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 648 2021-2025 Classic travel trailers because the sofa footrest switch has underrated wiring that can overheat. Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire, and Airstream dealers will repair the footrest switch wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The sofa footrest switch in the 2021-2025 Airstream Classic travel trailer controls the powered footrest built into the sofa. When you press the round switch, the switch sends power through its wiring so the footrest motor extends or retracts. That wiring has to be rated for the electrical load the switch carries.
On affected trailers, the switch assembly used wires that were not rated appropriately for this application. Airstream also identified the lack of a stop limit device, which means the circuit can stay energized when the switch is held down for an extended period. That combination can make the wiring overheat at the sofa footrest switch.
A burning smell is the warning sign owners are told to watch for. If you smell burning near the sofa or footrest switch, stop using the footrest switch and have the trailer inspected through the recall repair path.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2021-2025 Classic model years, all tied to the same sofa footrest switch wiring.
| 2024 Airstream Classic | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2022 Airstream Classic | wiring |
| 2023 Airstream Classic | wiring |
| 2021 Airstream Classic | wiring |
| 2025 Airstream Classic | wiring |
| Units affected | 648 |
| 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?
Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire. Treat a burning smell as a warning sign, stop using the sofa switch, and arrange service soon. The repair adds a reverse relay to the sofa switch assembly. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2025 Airstream Classic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the free reverse-relay installation for the sofa footrest switch, which addresses the underrated wiring that overheats.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 25V143 when you call.
- Avoid using the sofa footrest switch until the repair is complete.
- Call Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 with questions about scheduling or trailer use before repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Airstream technician installs a reverse relay on the sofa switch assembly so the footrest switch wiring is protected from the overheating condition addressed by this recall. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. For owners who already paid out of pocket for a related sofa footrest switch or wiring repair before the notice, Airstream uses its standard reimbursement plan. Bring documentation for the paid repair to the service desk or contact Airstream customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 5, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 4, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 4, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 4, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 4, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V143?
Recall 25V143 covers 648 2021-2025 Airstream Classic travel trailers with underrated wiring at the sofa footrest switch. The wiring can overheat, increasing fire risk. Airstream dealers will install a reverse relay on the sofa switch assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2025 Airstream Classic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V143. If it is, contact a franchised Airstream dealer to schedule the sofa switch assembly relay installation. Reference recall number 25V143 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Airstream's remedy says dealers will install the reverse relay on the sofa switch assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is fire from overheated wiring. The recall involves underrated wiring at the sofa footrest switch, which can overheat during use. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair and avoid using the sofa footrest switch until the relay is installed.
When did Airstream notify owners about recall 25V143?
Airstream mailed owner notification letters on March 27, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call an Airstream dealer with recall number 25V143.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V143000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-877-596-6505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V143 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V143000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →