Starcraft Rv | NHTSA Recall #14V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V045000 by Starcraft Rv. Affecting model year 2014 launch 17fb and 17sb travel trailers manufactured may 5, 2013, through december 9, 2013, and equipped with the extreme package option Includes 8 affected units, Label has Incorrect Tire Size Information, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 launch 17fb and 17sb travel trailers manufactured may 5, 2013, through december 9, 2013, and equipped with the extreme package option

Defect Summary

Starcraft rv, inc. (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014 launch 17fb and 17sb travel trailers manufactured may 5, 2013, through december 9, 2013, and equipped with the extreme package option. There is incorrect tire size information printed on the federal labels. The tire information on the label states the tire size as 14c when it should be tire size 15c. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners, and will provide a corrected label, free of charge. the recall began on february 26, 2014. owners may contact starcraft rv at 1-800-945-4787.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V045000
Manufacturer: Starcraft Rv
Report Received Date: 2014-02-07T00:00:00
Subject: Label has incorrect tire size information
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Starcraft rv, inc. (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014 launch 17fb and 17sb travel trailers manufactured may 5, 2013, through december 9, 2013, and equipped with the extreme package option. There is incorrect tire size information printed on the federal labels. The tire information on the label states the tire size as 14c when it should be tire size 15c. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."
Consequence Summary: Installing a tire of incorrect size could result in excessive tire wear and may cause instability in towing of the travel trailer which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners, and will provide a corrected label, free of charge. the recall began on february 26, 2014. owners may contact starcraft rv at 1-800-945-4787.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V045000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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