The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V559000·Announced 2013-11-07

Starcraft Recalls 2013 RT and Comet Trailers for Roof Collapse Risk

Starcraft RV is recalling 2013 RT and Comet pop-up camping trailers because a roof lifter failure could cause the roof to collapse, increasing injury risk.

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 vehicle defect (roof collapse) that poses a risk of personal injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Starcraft RT and Comet pop-up camping trailers manufactured between August 2, 2010, and August 9, 2012. The recall involves 57 units. The defect is located in the roof lifter system; if a component failure occurs, it may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.

If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Starcraft RV will notify owners, and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents the sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 for more information or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT COMET, STARCRAFT
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV, Inc.
Affected units
57

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 (2)

  • COMET
  • STARCRAFT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.