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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V559📅 Nov 14, 2013

2013 Starcraft Comet & 2013 Starcraft Starcraft recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V559000
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV, Inc.
Vehicles affected
57
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-800-945-4787
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 19, 2013
Built
Aug 2, 2010 – Aug 9, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V559 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V559?

2013 Starcraft Comet & 2013 Starcraft Starcraft. 57 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Starcraft dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-945-4787.