Starcraft recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 lexion and emblem fifth wheel travel trailers. In the presence of moisture, a remote activation module for the leveling jack may activate autonomously without the use of the remote control.
What could happen
If the jack were to activate while the vehicle is being towed, it could result in a crash leading to property damage, injury, or death.
The fix
Dealers will install a relay which will prevent the remote module from self-activating in the presence of moisture. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Vehicles covered
- Starcraft Emblem 2010
- Starcraft Lexion 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V019000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Starcraft RV, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 22, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2009 to Sep 3, 2009
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Notes
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Starcraft / Starcraft Rv Tt recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Starcraft recall: Equipment Dec 17, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.