2017 Airstream Flying CloudProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-655 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Airstream Flying Cloud recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

13%repaired · 2021 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V-655 · Sep 16, 2019 · 409 vehicles · 54 repaired

Risk. If the two components touch, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2018 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 17V-089 · Feb 10, 2017 · 82 vehicles · 29 repaired

Risk. Without the correct tire and load information for the spare tire, the operator may install the incorrect tire or overload it, with either scenario increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 17V-044 · Jan 20, 2017 · 82 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. The incorrect information on the labels could cause an owner to overinflate the tires, possibly resulting in a tire blowout, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Airstream.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Flying Cloud year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flying Cloud median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Flying Cloud owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Body separating from trailer framework due to forward attachment design-build defect in model 26U and other models featuring forward storage compartment; high potential for on-road detachment causing rig instability and swaying out of control. Currently in RV dealer shop for repair. Dealer states…
Complaint 11496952 · Dec 11, 2022

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