Power train: axle assemblyRecall 10V-081 · 2010 Airstream Flying Cloud

AIRSTREAM, INC. recall 10V-081 covers 15 2010 Airstream Flying Cloud for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2010.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected151 model
ReportedMar 4, 2010Owners notified Mar 31, 2010
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 10V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FLYING CLOUD TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 3,800 LBS. THE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 4,400 LBS.

The risk

TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH ONE'S RATED AT 4,400 LBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-246-7731.

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.