2021 Airstream Flying Cloud problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2021-08-27 · campaign 21V671000 · 222 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Flying Cloud, Bambi, Caravel, Classic, Globetrotter, and International recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the regulator, as necessary, and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Equipment:appliance:oven/Stove/Cooktop 2021-05-12 · campaign 21V345000 · 667 vehicles
Defect: Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020 25RB, 26RB, 28RB, 30RB Flying Cloud, 25RB, 28RB, 30RB Flying Cloud, and 2021 25RB, 28RB, 30RB Flying Cloud, and International travel trailers. The stove top range was incorrectly installed in a non-sealed cabinet.
Risk: A draft can cause the flame to enter the non-sealed cabinet, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install panels/baffling in the cabinet to isolate negative airflow and prevent flame inversion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Wheels 2022-01-26 · DexterTSB191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has come to dexterâs attention that axles using the nev-r-lube bearing package have had on occasion electric brakes locking up when coming out of a complete stop. this brake lock up may be due to the hub-drum having an out of round condition. if the travel trailer was manufactured between janua
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-11-28 · 1STMON039112821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the newsletter provides process and tips to properly winterize airstream travel trailers.
Unknown Or Other 2016-03-01 · Newsletter April · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inside this issue: - stainless steel wrap protectors -stock orders -top ten dealers - parts returns - new store items - trivia question
What owners report
2022-04-10 · Service Brakes“the brakes on my new airstream flying cloud (23 ft) are unreliable, lock up, and/or engage without notice, endangering myself and others. trailer was purchased on 16 mar 2021. took it on a 400 mile trip without incident. before the second 400 mile trip on 8 sep, i noticed the some running lights were filled with water. on the trip, inside the all…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.