The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V294000·Announced 2018-05-03

Starcraft Recalls 2011 and 2013 Camping Trailers Due to Roof Lift Defect

Starcraft RV is recalling 508 camping trailers because a power roof lift mechanism may be damaged by misuse, potentially causing the roof to fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where the roof may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV is recalling certain 2011 Starcraft BC and BD and 2013 Comet BA, BB, and BC camping trailers. The recall involves 508 vehicles equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism.

The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, which can result in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism. Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Starcraft will notify owners and provide a warning label to instruct them on the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. 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 STARCRAFT, COMET
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
508

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)

  • STARCRAFT
  • COMET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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