Starcraft Rv | NHTSA Recall #07V485000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V485000 by Starcraft Rv. Includes 1,014 affected units, FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WINCH/CAREFREE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 2007. owners may contact starcraft at 260-593-2550.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V485000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Rv

Report Received Date: 2007-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Folding camping trailer winch/carefree

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,014

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 4582

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Consequence Summary: Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 2007. owners may contact starcraft at 260-593-2550.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rxi2_iccs_6scm

NHTSA ID: 07V485000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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