Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 03V-315 · Starcraft vehicles
STARCRAFT RV, INC. recall 03V-315 covers 2,966 Starcraft vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V315000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE REAR BED IS LARGE ENOUGH THAT EXCESS WEIGHT MAY BE PLACED ON THE BED, EXCEEDING THE SUPPORT CAPACITY OF THE BRACKETS.
The risk
THE BED COULD FALL ON SOMEONE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND STRENGHTEN THE BED BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STARCRAFT AT
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2001 to August 6, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.