WHEN RAISING THE ROOF, IF IT IS CRANKED PAST THE POINT WHERE THE SAFETY HOOK ENGAGES OR GOES BEYOND THE
— Recall Campaign #77V130000
WHEN RAISING THE ROOF, IF IT IS CRANKED PAST THE POINT WHERE THE SAFETY HOOK ENGAGES OR GOES BEYOND THE YELLOW INDICATOR MARK ON THE WINCH, THE LIFTER SYSTEM YOKE MAY FAIL AND ROOF MAY COLLAPSE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,286 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V130000
| Manufacturer: | STARCRAFT COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 29, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V130000 |
| Units affected: | 1,286 |
- Description:
- WHEN RAISING THE ROOF, IF IT IS CRANKED PAST THE POINT WHERE THE SAFETY HOOK ENGAGES OR GOES BEYOND THE YELLOW INDICATOR MARK ON THE WINCH, THE LIFTER SYSTEM YOKE MAY FAIL AND ROOF MAY COLLAPSE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL RETROFIT THE CAMPER WITH A NEW YOKE, FREE OF CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ROOF, LIFTER SYSTEM YOKE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE ROOF COLLAPSES, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO RAISE THE CAMPER ROOF UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEENCORRECTED.