Starcraft recall: Tires
What is wrong
Starcraft RV Inc. (Starcarft) is recalling certain model year 2014 Comet Camping Trailers manufactured September 18, 2012, through May 6, 2013. The spare tire bracket mounted on the rear wall is not secured sufficiently and could detach.
What could happen
If the spare tire bracket detaches from the vehicle while it is being driven, it could become a road hazard increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or injury.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will add a metal strap to secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Vehicles covered
- Starcraft Comet 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V381000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Starcraft RV, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 21, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 18, 2012 to May 6, 2013
- Part
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Starcraft recall: Structure May 3, 2018
- Starcraft / Starcraft Rv Tt recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Starcraft / Starcraft Rv Tt recall: Equipment Jun 23, 2015
- Starcraft recall: Equipment Dec 20, 2013
- Starcraft recall: Structure Nov 7, 2013
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.