Structure: frame and membersRecall 14V-288 · Starcraft vehicles
Starcraft RV, Inc. recall 14V-288 covers 49 Starcraft vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 22% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V288000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Starcraft RV, Inc. (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014 Autumn Ridge, AR-ONE, and Travel Star Exp trailers manufactured February 13, 2014, through February 24, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
The risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the frame spring hangers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
22%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 13, 2014 to February 24, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Frame Spring Hanger FailureNHTSA