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2017 Airstream BasecampProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-932 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 14%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Airstream Basecamp has problems

3 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
Structure20
Electrical system10
Visibility/wiper10

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

5 recalls

2017 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.

14%repaired · 2024 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-932 · Dec 15, 2022 · 1,992 vehicles · 278 repaired

Risk. A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2023 Q1

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 21V-195 · Mar 19, 2021 · 1,509 vehicles · 550 repaired

Risk. A separated air conditioner can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2022 Q2

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 20V-349 · Jun 12, 2020 · 732 vehicles · 275 repaired

Risk. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 19V-397 · May 24, 2019 · 911 vehicles · 911 repaired

Risk. The lack of information on the Tire Placard may lead an owner to unintentionally install the wrong size spare tire, affecting the vehicle control and handling,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

2017 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Basecamp owners report

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

The passenger side window that is part of the door started to come off. I was able to catch it coming loose in time to prevent it from coming completely loose. A Google search reveals that this is not an uncommon occurrence with the airstream basecamp models. There are several reports online from…
Complaint 11456354 · Mar 11, 2022
SIDE DOOR GLAZING BLEW OFF TRAILER ON I-75 FLORIDA. VEHICLE AND TRAILER SPEED AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE VIN HAS NO INFO. NO NONE REASON FOR FAILURE. *DT *TP
Complaint 11042958 · Nov 3, 2017 · 300 miles

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