CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Launch Ultra Lite trailers, model 31BHT, manufactured June 23, 2015, to September 29, 2015. The entry steps may have been installed without using the proper bolts, possibly resulting in the steps loosening or separating from the trailer.
- Risk
- Loose steps or steps that drop when weight is applied may cause the user to fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the step installation, correcting the mounting as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902292.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Entry steps on certain trailers may have been installed without the proper bolts. Over time, the steps can loosen or separate from the trailer, and steps that drop when weight is applied can cause the user to fall and be injured.
If you own an affected trailer, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will inspect the entry step installation and correct the mounting if needed, at no cost to you. Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 with recall number 9902292 for more information.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls. Until the inspection is done, use caution when climbing on and off the trailer and make sure the steps are firmly secured before you step on them.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft RV TT Launch Ultra Lite | 2016 |
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