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2008 Airstream BasecampProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Airstream Basecamp, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Airstream Basecamp has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Structure20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Airstream Basecamp recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 07V-339 · Aug 7, 2007 · 157 vehicles

Risk. AN OVER-INFLATED TIRE COULD BLOW OUT, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Airstream.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Basecamp year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Basecamp median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Basecamp owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HAULMARK TRAILER WITH HI-RUN LQ229 TIRES SIZE 205/75/D15 TIRES WORE OUT IN LESS THAN 3000 MILES. ALTHOUGH INFLATED PROPERLY A LARGE BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE BUBBLE BURST SOON AFTER DEVELOPING BUT THE TIRE STILL HELD AIR. BOTH TIRES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED TO PREVENT A LIKELY…
Complaint 10269352 · May 19, 2009 · 3,000 miles
I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON 9/1/08 ON HWY 44 IN MO. THE TIRE WAS ON A TRAILER PURCHASED 3/20/08. THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AS IT HAD BEEN ON THE DAY OF THE TRIP ORIGIN. TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS ADJUSTED ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE, BUT NO AIR NEEDED TO BE ADDED ON THE DAY…
Complaint 10251894 · Dec 15, 2008 · 2,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AIRSTREAM CLASSIC LIMITED (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/15 (NA). ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE TREAD BELT SEPARATION, WHICH RESULTED FROM BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT…
Complaint 10242481 · Sep 16, 2008 · 6,900 miles

Own a 2008 Basecamp?

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