Airstream, Inc.: 2023 Bambi Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Incorrect Weight Labels

Agency Publication Date: June 21, 2023

Summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling approximately 137 of its 2023 Bambi recreational vehicles because the freshwater tank capacity was overstated on the safety labels. This error resulted in an incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity label, which fails to meet federal safety standards for tire selection and rims. Airstream will mail corrected labels to affected owners free of charge to resolve the issue.

Risk

The incorrect label provides consumers with inaccurate weight limits, which can lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle. Overloading a trailer can cause tire failure, reduced braking performance, and poor handling, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if you own a 2023 Airstream Bambi recreational vehicle affected by this recall.
Check your mail for a corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label, which Airstream began mailing to owners around July 26, 2023.
Once received, apply the corrected label to your vehicle as instructed by the manufacturer to ensure you have accurate weight and loading information.
If you have questions or have not received your corrected label, contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 (extension 7401 or 7411).
For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Airstream will mail corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity labels free of charge.

How to: Wait for the corrected label to arrive in the mail and apply it to the vehicle. Owners may contact customer service for assistance if the label is not received.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Airstream Bambi

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V435000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Airstream dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 137 vehicles(137% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: July 26, 2023

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: July 31, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you own a 2023 Airstream Bambi recreational vehicle affected by this recall.

Check your mail for a corrected Cargo Carrying Capacity label, which Airstream began mailing to owners around July 26, 2023.

Once received, apply the corrected label to your vehicle as instructed by the manufacturer to ensure you have accurate weight and loading information.

If you have questions or have not received your corrected label, contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 (extension 7401 or 7411).

For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V435000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Airstream dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 137 vehicles(137% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: July 26, 2023

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: July 31, 2023