AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD 2018: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V334000

Make Model Year
AIRSTREAM FLYING CLOUD 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-21 2019-04-29 2019-05-01

Production Dates: 2017-11-27 - 2019-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Airstream, Inc.

Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1848

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Airstream, Inc. "Airstream" is recalling certain 2018-2020 International, Sport, Flying Cloud, Classic, Tommy Bahama, Globetrotter, and Nest travel trailers. The forward end of the spare tire carrier may contact the ground while the trailer is moving possibly resulting in the carrier and spare tire separating from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the spare tire and tire carrier become detached it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected spare tire carrier brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.