Starcraft recall: Structure
What is wrong
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2011 Starcraft BC and BD and 2013 Comet BA, BB and BC camping trailers equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism.
What could happen
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.
Vehicles covered
- Starcraft Comet 2013
- Starcraft Starcraft 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V294000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Starcraft RV
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 508
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2010 to Aug 9, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- 9902379
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 / Starcraft Rv Tt recall: Equipment Nov 21, 2017
- Starcraft recall: Structure Nov 7, 2013
- Starcraft / Starcraft Rv Tt recall: Equipment Jun 23, 2015
- Starcraft recall: Equipment Dec 20, 2013
- Starcraft recall: Tires Aug 21, 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.