The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V381000·Announced 2013-08-21

Starcraft Recalls 2014 Comet Trailers Due to Spare Tire Bracket Defect

Starcraft is recalling 2014 Comet camping trailers because the spare tire bracket may detach, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (spare tire bracket) that could detach and cause a crash or injury, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Comet Camping Trailers manufactured between September 18, 2012, and May 6, 2013. The recall involves 22 affected vehicles. The defect is that the spare tire bracket mounted on the rear wall is not secured sufficiently and could detach.

If the spare tire bracket detaches from the vehicle while it is being driven, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or injury.

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will add a metal strap to secure the spare tire bracket free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT COMET
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • COMET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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