Structure: frame and membersRecall 96V-165 · 1996–1997 Starcraft Venture
STARCRAFT RV, INC. recall 96V-165 covers 1,061 1996–1997 Starcraft Venture for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BED ASSEMBLY CAN BYPASS THE STOP MECHANISM ALLOWING IT TO SEPARATE ITSELF FROM THE BED TRACK.
The risk
THE BED CAN POTENTIALLY FALL ONTO THE LIQUID PROPANE TANK OR TO THE GROUND.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD SPACERS TO ALIGN THE BED STOPS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 1996. NOTE: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 1-219-593-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1995 to August 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.