- The problem
- Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sport, Nest, Flying Cloud, International Serenity, International Signature, Classic, Globetrotter and Tommy Bahama trailers and 2020 Basecamp, Bambi and Caravel trailers. Due to improper welding, the Demco ball coupler installed on the travel trailers may not provide enough clamping force on the tow ball, potentially causing the coupler to separate from the tow ball.
- The risk
- If the coupler separates from the tow ball, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Airstream will notify owners, and will send a temporary use adaptor that can be slipped over the ball portion of the coupler to allow owners to tow their trailers. For the final remedy, dealers will add a shim plate to the backside of the ball coupler clamp to put it in position to apply the required clamping force on the tow ball, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2019. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Airstream Flying Cloud Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the trailer hitches. For comparison, the 2018 has 0 and the 2020 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Flying Cloud year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 Airstream Flying Cloud recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the spare tire and tire carrier become detached it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2016 Airstream 19' flying cloud. Consumer writes in regards to recreational vehicle safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the inverter in the vehicle failed. It was difficult to turn off. The wire had to be removed from the battery. The inverter also drains the battery when dry camping and not connected to the 120 v. The consumer believed the vehicle should have been included in recall 19v-655. *Js
Airstream Flying Cloud: every year compared
All Flying Cloud years2019 Airstream Flying Cloud vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2019 Airstream Tommy Bahama | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Airstream Nest | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud
Does the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud: trailer hitches (October 2019); equipment (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 17, 2020 and the latest on September 17, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Airstream Flying Cloud year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Airstream Flying Cloud years have the most complaints?
2015 (2), 2010 (1), 2017 (1). See every Airstream Flying Cloud year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data