2015 Airstream Flying Cloud problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2015-02-11 · campaign 15V086000 · 3,345 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Land Yacht, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured August 1, 2013, to February 4, 2015. The screws that secure the tray for the liquid propane (LP) tanks may fail and the LP tanks may fall from the trailer.
Risk: If the screws that secures the tank to the trailer fails, the tank can separate from the trailer becoming an object that can impact another vehicle on the road. There is also an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install new attaching screws to secure the LP tank tray, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
Electrical System 2014-11-03 · campaign 14V690000 · 1,740 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Airstream Land Yacht, Classic, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured November 26, 2013, to August 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with power inlet receptacles that may not be properly tightened to the electrical connectors.
Risk: If the electrical connection is loose it could cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the receptacle for damage and tighten the electrical connectors, or replace the power inlet if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-05-28 · 1STMON042052822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
Tires 2022-04-28 · 1STMON041042822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article discussed tire care and maintenance. it explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
Equipment 2020-10-28 · 1STMON037102820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
Equipment 2020-09-28 · 1STMON03692820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. there is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
Equipment 2020-09-01 · 1STTTN01192820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. there is also information of what is needed to upgrade a travel trailer that was manufactured prior to the 2021 model year.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:plumbing:sewage/Black:storage Tank 2020-08-28 · 1STMON035042820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. it provides suggestions as to which products to use to clean the tanks.
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What owners report
2021-02-09 · Unknown Or Other · 6,000 mi · 🔥 fire“our 2015 airstream refrigerator stopped working while on shore power then caught on fire when we switched it over to propane. the trailer was sitting stationary on our property next to our home. the fire was in the service bay on the outside of the trailer. i quickly got the fire out avoiding more serious damage to the trailer and possibly our ho…”
2016-01-29 · Equipment“tl* the contact owns a 2015 airstream flying cloud. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v086000 (equipment); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.