Recall 17V044 affects 82 2017 Airstream Sport, International, and Flying Cloud trailers for incorrect tire labels. Repair is free at any franchised Airstream dealer.
Airstream is recalling 82 2017 Sport, International, and Flying Cloud recreational trailers under recall 17V044 because the certification label and tire placard list the wrong tire load range. The incorrect labels can lead owners to overinflate the tires, raising the risk of a blowout and crash, and the International dealer network will provide the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification label and Tire Placards on the 2017 Airstream Sport, International, and Flying Cloud trailers are the trailer's tire information labels. They tell an owner, dealer, or tire shop which tire specification belongs on the trailer, including the ST225/75R15 tire size and load range.
On these trailers, the labels were printed for ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires, while the trailers were built with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires. Airstream was moving from Load Range D to Load Range E tires as a product improvement, but the start of production date was entered incorrectly. That put the wrong tire information on trailers that still had Load Range D tires.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the label itself, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a driving symptom from the mislabeled placard.
Who's affected?
Sport, International, and Flying Cloud trailers are grouped because the same placard or certification-label issue applies across the scope.
| 2017 Airstream Sport | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Airstream International | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 82 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overinflating the tires because of the incorrect label can lead to a tire blowout and increase the risk of a crash. Until the label is corrected, avoid adding air based only on the old label. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Airstream Sport, International, or Flying Cloud trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the free label replacement that corrects the tire size and load-range information.
- Bring the recall notice if Airstream sent one. If not, reference recall number 17V044 when you call.
- Set tire pressure from the corrected label after the dealer repair, since the wrong label can lead to overinflated tires.
- Call Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 with questions about the recall or dealer appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an International technician removes the incorrect Federal Certification label and Tire Placards, then installs corrected labels that match the ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires on the trailer. The recall repair is available now, and the corrected labels and labor are free under the recall. The service desk can confirm that the label update is tied to campaign 17V044 before the work begins.
Timeline
| January 20, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V044?
Recall 17V044 covers 82 2017 Airstream Sport, International, and Flying Cloud recreational trailers with incorrect Federal Certification and tire placard labels. The labels list ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires, while the trailers have ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires. Airstream dealers replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Airstream Sport, International, or Flying Cloud is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V044. If it is, contact an Airstream dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Certification and tire placard label. Reference recall number 17V044 when you call. The label replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Airstream dealers replace the incorrect certification and tire placard label free of charge. The recall repair covers the corrected label, not a tire upgrade.
What is the safety risk with recall 17V044?
The safety risk is tire overinflation. The incorrect label lists Load Range E tire information even though the trailer has Load Range D tires. Following the wrong label can lead to a tire blowout and increase crash risk. Use the corrected label once the dealer installs it.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V044000 |
|---|---|
| Airstream customer service | 1-937-596-6111 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V044 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V044000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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