The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E072000·Announced 2013-12-24

Airstream Recalls Fiamma Bicycle Racks That May Block Emergency Exit

Airstream is recalling Fiamma-brand bicycle racks that may partially block the rear emergency exit of trailers when loaded.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury during emergency egress.

Plain-English summary

Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain Fiamma-brand Flying Cloud and International model number 209397 accessory bicycle racks. These units were distributed by Airstream from January 2012 through December 2013.

When installed as designed and loaded with bicycles, the rack may partially block the secondary emergency exit located in the rear of the trailer. This partial blockage could hinder egress from the trailer during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Airstream will notify owners and supply two new warning labels: one for the bike rack and one for inside the trailer near the rear secondary exit. These labels will include installation instructions. The recall began on January 17, 2014. Customers may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Airstream, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
623

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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