Starcraft Comet, Starcraft (2011-2013): Structure
Recall 18V294000 · May 3, 2018 · Starcraft RV
508
vehicles affected
508
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V294000
- Date
- May 3, 2018
- Maker
- Starcraft RV
- Units affected
- 508
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2011 Starcraft BC and BD and 2013 Comet BA, BB and BC camping trailers equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism.
What can happen
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of 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. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V294000?
2 models: Starcraft Comet (2013), Starcraft Starcraft (2011), about 508 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V294000?
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of 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. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.
What can happen?
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.