The defect
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2009-2010 StarCraft, Centennial, Homestead, Travel Star, Travel Star EXP, Travel Star Sport, Autumn Ridge and Autumn Ridge SE recreational trailers, 2010 Rock Star, Lexion, Emblem and Homestead recreational trailers, 2013-2016 Comet recreational trailers, 2013-2015 AR-One and Launch recreational trailers, 2014-2016 Starflyer recreational trailers and 2016 Comet Hard Side recreational trailers. These trailers are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft AR-ONE | 2013, 2014 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge SE | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Centennial | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Comet | 2013, 2014 |
| Starcraft Emblem | 2010 |
| Starcraft Homestead | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Launch | 2013, 2014 |
| Starcraft Lexion | 2010 |
| Starcraft Rock Star | 2010 |
| Starcraft | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Starflyer | 2014 |
| Starcraft Travel Star | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Travel Star EXP | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Travel Star Sport | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft RV TT AR-ONE | 2015 |
| Starcraft RV TT Comet | 2015, 2016 |
| Starcraft RV TT Comet Hard Side | 2016 |
| Starcraft RV TT Redundant Launch | 2015 |
| Starcraft RV TT Starflyer | 2015, 2016 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
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 AR-ONE | 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| Starcraft AR-ONE | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge | 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge SE | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Autumn Ridge SE | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Centennial | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Centennial | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft Comet | 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| Starcraft Comet | 2014 | 0 | 4 |
| Starcraft Emblem | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft Homestead | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Homestead | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Launch | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Launch | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft Lexion | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft Rock Star | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Starflyer | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Travel Star | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Travel Star | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Travel Star EXP | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft Travel Star EXP | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Travel Star Sport | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft Travel Star Sport | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Starcraft RV TT AR-ONE | 2015 | 0 | 5 |
| Starcraft RV TT Comet | 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft RV TT Comet | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Starcraft RV TT Comet Hard Side | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2017
170 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the equipment; Starcraft RV filed 38 campaigns in all.
| 17V847000 29 Dec 2017 | ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. |
| 17V844000 27 Dec 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V841000 22 Dec 2017 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 17V824000 21 Dec 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V835000 21 Dec 2017 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 17V831000 20 Dec 2017 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 17V827000 19 Dec 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V828000 18 Dec 2017 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017