2021 Airstream Bambi problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:appliance:oven/Stove/Cooktop 2023-03-01 · campaign 23V134000 · 6,827 vehicles
Defect: Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, and Interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream Customer Service at 877-596-6111 (Travel Trailer ext. 7491) or (Touring Coach ext. 7401).
Equipment:appliance:oven/Stove/Cooktop 2022-08-08 · campaign 22V595000 · 2,856 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2021-08-27 · campaign 21V671000 · 222 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Flying Cloud, Bambi, Caravel, Classic, Globetrotter, and International recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2023-01-31 · 1ST-TSB195-13123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has come to our attention that in certain scenarios the refrigerator cabinet in 2020-2021 19â caravel or 19' bambi travel trailer, the refrigerator cabinet has come loose from the interior aluminum wall. through our investigation we have determined that the correct number of fasteners were not
Structure 2022-05-28 · 1STMON042052822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
Tires 2022-04-28 · 1STMON041042822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article discussed tire care and maintenance. it explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
Wheels 2022-01-26 · DexterTSB191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has come to dexterâs attention that axles using the nev-r-lube bearing package have had on occasion electric brakes locking up when coming out of a complete stop. this brake lock up may be due to the hub-drum having an out of round condition. if the travel trailer was manufactured between janua
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-11-28 · 1STMON039112821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize airstream travel trailers.
Unknown Or Other 2016-03-01 · Newsletter April · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inside this issue: - stainless steel wrap protectors -stock orders -top ten dealers - parts returns - new store items - trivia question
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.