01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Starcraft Travel Star recall campaigns
NHTSA 10V556000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- November 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Certain model year 2011 starcraft travel star travel trailers manufactured from may 5, 2010, through august 12, 2010, are missing the intermediate side marker light. if the side marker is missing, vehicles over 30 feet in overall length do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.".
Why it matters: A missing required item of vehicle lighting equipment may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners and install the missing side marker light free of charge. the safety recall began on december 9, 2010. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Owner notification: December 9, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC.
NHTSA 10V552000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 5, 2010
- Potential units
- 3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 travel star trailers series 299bhs, manufactured from june 24, 2010, through august 5, 2010. during the course of a routine inspection, it was discovered that the stove in the exterior kitchen was not being tested for lp leaks.
Why it matters: An lp leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire, injury, or death.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 9, 2010. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Owner notification: December 9, 2010 · 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.
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