Body: roof and pillarsRecall 13V-559 · Starcraft vehicles
Starcraft RV, Inc. recall 13V-559 covers 57 Starcraft vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V559000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
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 August 2, 2010 to August 9, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.