The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V081000·Announced 2010-03-04

Airstream Recalls 2010 Flying Cloud Travel Trailers Due to Axle Defect

Airstream is recalling 2010 Flying Cloud travel trailers because they were built with axles rated lower than required, which could lead to axle failure and a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where failure could lead to poor vehicle handling and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Flying Cloud travel trailers. These vehicles were built with axles rated at 3,800 lbs, but they should have been built with axles rated at 4,400 lbs.

Towing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure. This failure could lead to poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the axles with ones rated at 4,400 lbs free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2010. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-877-246-7731 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD
Brand
AIRSTREAM
Manufacturer
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FLYING CLOUD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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