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Airstream Flying Cloud Recall 17V089: Missing spare tire info on placard can cause crash risk

NHTSA campaign 17V089, reported February 10, 2017, 82 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud, International, and Sport recreational trailers may have a tire placard that is missing the spare tire information. The placard is required to show the correct tire and load information, and without it, the spare could be replaced with the wrong type of tire or loaded beyond its capacity. Either situation increases the risk of a crash.

An owner should contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411, to confirm the vehicle is covered. Airstream will notify affected owners and dealers, and an authorized dealer will provide a corrected Tire Placard free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017.

In the meantime, check whether your trailer's tire placard lists spare tire information, and make sure any spare you carry is the correct type and is not overloaded. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V089Airstream, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017 Sport, Flying Cloud and International recreational trailers. The Tire Placard on these vehicles may be missing the spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers, will provide a corrected Tire Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Airstream Flying Cloud2017
Airstream International2017
Airstream Sport2017