Airstream Flying Cloud recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 11, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Airstream, Inc. recalls 2014–2015 Airstream — 5 models

Recall number

15V086000

Brand / firm

Airstream

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,345 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.