Starcraft Comet (2014): Tires
Recall 13V381000 · Aug 21, 2013 · Starcraft RV, Inc.
22
vehicles affected
22
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V381000
- Date
- Aug 21, 2013
- Maker
- Starcraft RV, Inc.
- Units affected
- 22
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Temporary/emergency spare tire
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Starcraft RV Inc. (Starcarft) is recalling certain model year 2014 Comet Camping Trailers manufactured September 18, 2012, through May 6, 2013. The spare tire bracket mounted on the rear wall is not secured sufficiently and could detach.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V381000?
1 model: Starcraft Comet (2014), about 22 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V381000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.