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2004 Starcraft 21SSOProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Starcraft 21SSO, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Starcraft 21SSO has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Starcraft 21SSO recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Starcraft.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other 21SSO year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 21SSO median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 21SSO owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IN 2005 HAD CARLISLE ST225/R75 15, RADIAL TRAIL LOAD RANGE D ON A 9600 POUND (LOADED) BUMPER PULL, TRAVEL TRAILER. BLEW 2 TIRES WITH $1000 DAMAGE TO TRAILER. SHORT TIME LATER, A THIRD TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. SOLUTION: SWITCHED TO 10 PLY, LOAD RANGE E IN MARCH OF 2006, RESULTS 2 TIRES WITH TREAD…
Complaint 10170971 · Oct 16, 2006
I PURCHASED MY TRAILER IN OCTOBER OF '05 AS A NEW TRAILER WITH NEW CARLISLE SURE TRAIL TIRES SIZE ST175/80-13. I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THESE PARTICULAR TIRES WERE PRONE TO TREAD FAILURE AND BLOWOUT SO I ALWAYS CHECK THE PRESSURE BEFORE EVERY TRIP. ON THE WAY HOME FROM A CAMPING TRIP I STOPPED AT A…
Complaint 10165559 · Aug 15, 2006

Own a 2004 21SSO?

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