STARCRAFT COMET 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V559000

Make Model Year
STARCRAFT COMET 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-19 2013-11-07 2013-11-14

Production Dates: 2010-08-02 - 2012-08-09

Manufacturers Involved: Starcraft RV

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Starcraft RT and Comet pop-up camping trailers manufactured August 2, 2010, through August 9, 2012. In these vehicles, if a component failure occurs in the roof lifter system, the failure may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.

Consequence

If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Starcraft RV will notify owners, and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents to sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. The recall beganon December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 for more information.

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.