Airstream Recalls 2010 Flying Cloud Travel Trailers

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
AIRSTREAM / FLYING CLOUD		2010
Manufacturer: AIRSTREAM, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 26, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V081000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Summary: AIRSTREAM 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: TOWING 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH ONE’S RATED AT 4,400 LBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-246-7731.

Notes: OWNERS 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 .