Recall 13V559000: 2013 Starcraft Comet, 2013 Starcraft Starcraft
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 7, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 57
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Starcraft RT and Comet pop-up camping trailers manufactured August 2, 2010, through August 9, 2012. In these vehicles, if a component failure occurs in the roof lifter system, the failure may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.
The risk
If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
The fix
Starcraft RV will notify owners, and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents to sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. The recall beganon December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 for more information.
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
- 2013 Starcraft Comet
- 2013 Starcraft Starcraft
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V559000
- Manufacturer
- Starcraft RV, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 19, 2013
- Components
- Structure:body:roof and pillars (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology