2021 Airstream Flying Cloud

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Electrical system is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 6 Flying Cloud model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1
Primary concernElectrical system1 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints1Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Electrical system1
  2. Service brakes1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systemsAug 27, 2021

    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.

    Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

    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.

    Campaign 21V671000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Equipment, appliance, oven/stove/cooktopMay 12, 2021

    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.

    A draft can cause the flame to enter the non-sealed cabinet, increasing the risk of a fire.

    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.

    Campaign 21V345000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

1 report, newest first.

  1. Electrical system, Service brakes, Apr 10, 2022

    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 Allegheny Tunnel, PA Turnpike, the automatic lights came on and the brakes applied. When I turned off the lights, the brakes released. I took it to the dealer and they replaced some of the running lights and leaking wheel bearing, so I could get home. Upon arrival at home, he brakes locked up again in my driveway trying to park it. Not knowing if it was safe to move, I called CoachNet for roadside/driveway service to see if I could safely take it to the Air stream dealer safely again. They determined the wire harness was bad and needed replacement. My dealer contacted Airstream and they stated stated the harness was corroded, and may be causing the braking problems. My trailer is 6 months old at that time and was stored carefully. Airstream said the problem is caused by corrosion of the trailer components, including the wiring harness controlling the brakes. If so, this is a manufacturing problem which would affect similar Airstream trailers mfg’d during this time period. This is a critical safety issue. NOTE: Attached same file in 2 different formats. This states the wire harness and electrical issue is the source of the braking problem.