Electrical systemRecall 13V-071 · Starcraft vehicles
Starcraft RV, Inc. recall 13V-071 covers 11 Starcraft vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Customers may 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.
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 January 24, 2013 to February 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.