01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Starcraft Autumn Ridge recall campaigns
NHTSA 11V440000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- August 26, 2011
- Potential units
- 1,041campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 autumn ridge and autumn ridge ar-one travel trailers manufactured from march 30, 2011, through july 21, 2011. the spare tire carrier brackets may fatigue and break.
Why it matters: The spare tire can fall from the vehicle possibly causing a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Owner notification: September 30, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC.
NHTSA 11V250000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- April 21, 2011
- Potential units
- 135campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 autumn ridge ar-one, autumn ridge and lexion s-lite travel trailers manufactured between october 29, 2010, and january 27, 2011. these trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. if all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.
Why it matters: If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Owner notification: May 31, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC.
NHTSA 10V502000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 21, 2010
- Potential units
- 98campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from august 16, 2010, through october 1, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Why it matters: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Starcraft is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on november 8, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Owner notification: November 8, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH