MERCURY COMET 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Make : MERCURY Model : COMET Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2010-08-02 - 2012-08-09
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V294000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-06-26 Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-03 Date Added to Database: 2018-05-08
Manufacturers Involved: Starcraft RV
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9902379
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 508
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.