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- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
The power roof lift mechanism on these camping trailers can be damaged if the manual over-ride feature is misused. Torque from the drive motor may harm the lift mechanism, which can cause the roof to fall without warning.
A falling roof creates a risk of injury to people near or under the trailer. Starcraft will notify owners and provide a warning label that explains the proper use of the manual over-ride feature. The label and the notice are provided free of charge. To request the remedy, owners can contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, and they can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Comet | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Starcraft | 2011 |