The defect
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Autumn Ridge trailers, model 339BHTS, manufactured March 27, 2015, to September 22, 2015. The affected trailers have liquid propane (LP) lines and wires routed under the travel trailer. These LP lines and wires may be inadequately protected from road debris.
The risk
Road debris may damage the LP lines and electrical wires, increasing the risk of a propane leak and an electrical short. These conditions may result in a fire.
The remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902266.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft RV TT Autumn Ridge | 2016 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starcraft RV TT Autumn Ridge | 2016 | 0 | 5 |
Other equipment recalls in 2015
142 of the 863 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2015 concerned the equipment; Starcraft RV filed 38 campaigns in all.
| 15V890000 31 Dec 2015 | Compass Conversions, LLC |
| 15V880000 28 Dec 2015 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 15V877000 23 Dec 2015 | Entegra Coach |
| 15V875000 23 Dec 2015 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 15V872000 23 Dec 2015 | Allied Recreation Group, Inc. |
| 15V860000 22 Dec 2015 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 15V856000 21 Dec 2015 | Starcraft RV |
| 15V857000 21 Dec 2015 | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015