AIRSTREAM GLOBETROTTER 2023

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

4 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V519000 SAFETY RECALL
74 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2023
Safety Issue:

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bambi, Basecamp, Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Interstate travel trailers. The SmartPlug 30 Amp inlet manufactured with the manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over tightened.

Potential Risk:
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the SmartPlug 30-amp inlet as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AIRSTREAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM
Notice Date: Aug 8, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2023
Airstream, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V348000 SAFETY RECALL
554 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 18, 2022
Safety Issue:

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2022 Airstream Classic, Flying Cloud, Pottery Barn, 2022-2023 International, and Globetrotter travel trailers. The manual step may collapse due to the fastener screw pulling through the washer.

Potential Risk:
The step could collapse while in use, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the old washer and install a Loctite thread locker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AIRSTREAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM
Notice Date: Jul 15, 2022
Recall Date: May 18, 2022

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Airstream, Inc.
Campaign: 11669659 Other
Jun 27, 2025
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Corrective Action:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Additional Notes:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM
Mfg Campaign: 11669659
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2025
Airstream, Inc.
Campaign: 11669659 Other
Jun 27, 2025
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Consequences:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Corrective Action:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Additional Notes:

The brakes on my Airstream travel trailer have malfunctioned. The brakes started to “grab”, and the only way I could stop the grabbing was to reduce the gain on the brake controller from 5 – 5 ½ to 3 – 3 ½. At one time in a parking lot the trailer brakes brought my entire rig to a halt after I had gently applied the brakes and then released them. I am concerned that this issue is a safety hazard. I have brought the issue up with Airstream, and they have twice tried to fix the problem. They replaced some of the brake components, and finally declared that the problem cannot be with the trailer, it must be in the truck. In attempting to eliminate the truck as the problem, I had a truck dealer replace the truck’s brake controller with the same factory controller. The result was no change in the condition. I finally brought the rig into my local mechanic, who determined that the problem was that the right rear trailer brake was not releasing fully, thus causing the problem. The mechanic replaced the right rear Right Hand Brake Kit (Complete Electric Brake Assembly), P/N K23-459-00 and the problem appears to be resolved (at least for now). Please keep in mind that only two of the four wheels have been inspected by my mechanic. The mechanic found that a part in the brake assembly had more play than the same part in the adjacent wheel, which allowed to part to move more than it was supposed to, thus causing the brake to hang up. I saved the defective part for further evaluation. In diagnosing the problem, the mechanic evaluated the rig with the trailer hooked up to my truck. He moved slowly, then applied the brakes and stopped the rig. He then disconnected the 7-way plug, thus eliminating any power or signal coming from the truck. When he went forward we heard a squeal from the trailer. He jacked up the trailer and found that the right rear brake was still applied. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (1) FOR REMAINDER OF THIS NARRATIVE AS I HAVE RUN OUT OF SPACE HERE.

Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM
Mfg Campaign: 11669659
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2025

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