What Airstream Flying Cloud owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Airstream Flying Cloud safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Airstream Flying Cloud complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
This complaint concerns an immediate, systemic electrical fire hazard introduced by Airstream of Tampa through their dealer-installed Titanium solar package on my 2023 Airstream RV. Service technicians mounted a high-output Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 (3,000-watt) inverter/charger improperly inside an enclosed, unvented wooden cabinet. The unit's primary cooling exhaust rests directly flush against a solid wooden cabinet wall without clearance or cabinet venting, directly violating the Victron installation manual, which dictates and warns: "For safety reasons, this product should be installed in a cool environment." "The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area...…
In August 2022 I noticed that the door to our Airstream trailer was somewhat loose on its hinges and sagged slightly when opened. Inspection revealed that the hinges were not tight against the door frame. The door has two hinges that appear to be machined aluminum. Each hinge is attached to the exterior of the door frame with two bolts. The hinge attachments to the door itself appear to be secure. I attempted to tighten the bolts with a screwdriver, but the bolts would not tighten, as though stripped. I removed one of the bolts to attempt to diagnose what was happening, and the entire door fell off the trailer (completely separated from the trailer). Fortunately we were parked at th…
Body separating from trailer framework due to forward attachment design-build defect in model 26U and other models featuring forward storage compartment; high potential for on-road detachment causing rig instability and swaying out of control. Currently in RV dealer shop for repair. Dealer states two other identical model trailers in work for same defect. Airstream owners report this defect in online forums and other sources-which can be accessed by internet search. Airstream has consistently refused to acknowledge this systemic and dangerous condition, frequently blaming owner misuse despite obvious widespread occurrence, and accepting repair responsibility only for units still under warran…
The brakes on my new Airstream Flying Cloud (23 ft) are unreliable, lock up, and/or engage without notice, endangering myself and others. Trailer was purchased on 16 Mar 2021. Took it on a 400 mile trip without incident. Before the second 400 mile trip on 8 Sep, I noticed the some running lights were filled with water. On the trip, inside the Allegheny Tunnel, PA Turnpike, the automatic lights came on and the brakes applied. When I turned off the lights, the brakes released. I took it to the dealer and they replaced some of the running lights and leaking wheel bearing, so I could get home. Upon arrival at home, he brakes locked up again in my driveway trying to park it. Not knowing if it w…
OUR 2015 AIRSTREAM REFRIGERATOR STOPPED WORKING WHILE ON SHORE POWER THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN WE SWITCHED IT OVER TO PROPANE. THE TRAILER WAS SITTING STATIONARY ON OUR PROPERTY NEXT TO OUR HOME. THE FIRE WAS IN THE SERVICE BAY ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILER. I QUICKLY GOT THE FIRE OUT AVOIDING MORE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER AND POSSIBLY OUR HOME.
2016 AIRSTREAM 19' FLYING CLOUD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INVERTER IN THE VEHICLE FAILED. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF. THE WIRE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BATTERY. THE INVERTER ALSO DRAINS THE BATTERY WHEN DRY CAMPING AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE 120 V. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 19V-655. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V086000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AIR STREAM INTERSTATE (N/A) EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURE A/T TIRES, SIZE: LT 215/85/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND INNER REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALLS EXHIBITED BUBBLES AND THE INNER REAR TIRE EXPLODED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 16,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
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.
The newsletter talks about inspecting wheel bearings, and the advantages of using Nev-R-Lube Bearings.
It has come to DexterâÂÂs 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 January and May of 2021, and is experiencing a brake lock-up condition.
The newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize Airstream travel trailers.
This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being installed in certain travel trailers, and includes the features of the new radios. - Advises of the use of a new power tounge jack we started installing on certain travel trailers in January 2020. We've included manual crank handle instructions, as well as maintenance tips. - A breakdown of our vendor's parts warranty which include the warranty length and requirements by vendor. - Airtsream
The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers etc. The newsletter also provides a how-to on disinfecting an RV.
This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax their units.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2023, owners most often name: electrical system, structure, unknown or other. 8 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.