2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
The 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Airstream, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD, potentially affecting up to 573 vehicles.
Recall 19V655000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 409 vehicles affected
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2016-2017 19FT International Serenity, 2016 19FT International Signature, and 19FT Flying Cloud trailers that are 19 feet long. The vertically-mounted inverter may contact the floor-mounted inverter fuse.
Consequence: If the two components touch, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of the inverter and inverter fuse. If the inverter and inverter fuse are not mounted on the same surface, the inverter fuse will be relocated, and secured to the same...
View full details →Recall 17V089000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 82 vehicles affected
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Sport, Flying Cloud and International recreational trailers. The Tire Placard on these vehicles may be missing the spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Without the correct tire and load information for the spare tire, the operator may install the incorrect tire or overload it, with either scenario increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers, will provide a corrected Tire Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
View full details →Recall 17V044000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 82 vehicles affected
Defect: Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Flying Cloud, International, and Sport recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label and Tire Placards on these vehicles have incorrect information. The label was printed for ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires, but the vehicle has ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...
Consequence: The incorrect information on the labels could cause an owner to overinflate the tires, possibly resulting in a tire blowout, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 warranty. Airstream factory service at Jackson Center OH verified condition on our unit in June 2022 (noted invoice submitted).
Safety Rating for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
Airstream, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Newsletter April — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Inside This Issue: - Stainless Steel Wrap Protectors -Stock Orders -Top Ten Dealers - Parts Returns - New Store Items - Trivia Question
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
- 2014 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 0 complaints
- 2015 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 4 complaints
- 2016 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 0 complaints
- 2017 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD (current)
- 2018 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 0 complaints
- 2019 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 1 complaint
- 2020 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 3 complaints
- 2021 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 2 complaints
- 2022 AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD — 0 complaints
Other AIRSTREAM Models
- AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT — 28 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM AIRSTREAM — 24 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM CLASSIC — 22 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL — 15 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM BASECAMP — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL CCD — 13 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE — 11 total complaints
- AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER — 11 total complaints