ON CERTAIN EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE REAR BED IS LARGE ENOUGH THAT EXCESS WEIGHT MAY BE PLACED
— Recall Campaign #03V315000
ON CERTAIN EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE REAR BED IS LARGE ENOUGH THAT EXCESS WEIGHT MAY BE PLACED ON THE BED, EXCEEDING THE SUPPORT CAPACITY OF THE BRACKETS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,966 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03V315000
| Manufacturer: | Starcraft RV |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 26, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03V315000 |
| Units affected: | 2,966 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE REAR BED IS LARGE ENOUGH THAT EXCESS WEIGHT MAY BE PLACED ON THE BED, EXCEEDING THE SUPPORT CAPACITY OF THE BRACKETS.
- Consequeces:
- THE BED COULD FALL ON SOMEONE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND STRENGHTEN THE BED BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STARCRAFT AT
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affects the following:
- 2003 STARCRAFT 17FK
- 2002-2003 STARCRAFT 17SD
- 2003 STARCRAFT 235SDS
- 2003 STARCRAFT 23RBS
- 2003 STARCRAFT 23SDS
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 195CK
- 2002-2004 STARCRAFT 19CK
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 215RB
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 215SB
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 215SSO
- 2002-2004 STARCRAFT 21RB
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 21SB
- 2002-2004 STARCRAFT 21SSO
- 2003-2004 STARCRAFT 23TB