The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V288000·Announced 2014-05-23

Starcraft Recalls 2014 Trailers Due to Brittle Frame Spring Hangers

Starcraft is recalling 49 model year 2014 trailers because brittle frame spring hangers may fracture, potentially causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame spring hangers) that may result in loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Autumn Ridge, AR-ONE, and Travel Star Exp trailers manufactured between February 13, 2014, and February 24, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that are brittle and susceptible to fracturing.

A fractured spring hanger may result in a loss of control of the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 49 units in total.

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the frame spring hangers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT AR-ONE, TRAVEL STAR EXP, AUTUMN RIDGE
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
49

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 (3)

  • AR-ONE
  • TRAVEL STAR EXP
  • AUTUMN RIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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