Airstream Flying Cloud

Model Flying Cloud made by Airstream got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10V081000AIRSTREAM, INC.from 11/01/2009 to 02/28/2010V (Vehicle)1503/31/2010MFRAIRSTREAM, INC.03/04/201003/04/2010
Defect SummaryAirstream is recalling certain model year 2010 flying cloud travel trailers. these vehicles were built with axles rated at 3,800 lbs. the vehicles should have been built with axles rated at 4,400 lbs.
Consequence SummaryTowing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the axles with one's rated at 4,400 lbs free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact airstream at 1-877-246-7731.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
10/12/201219000
 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.
10/12/201219000
 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 side walls 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. kmj
10/12/201219000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 air stream interstate equipped with khumo tires road venture a/t lt 215/85/r16. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the front driver and inner read driver side tires failed. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the side walls had bubbles and the inner read tire exploded. the tires were replacements. the failure mileage of the tires were 16,000. the failure mileage was 19,000. ap