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Recall 02V-034: 2002 Starcraft 1404, 2002 Starcraft 1701L and 23 more

STARCRAFT RV, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 2002, covering about 3,600 vehicles.

NHTSA number
02V-034
Report date
Feb 5, 2002
Vehicles affected
3,600
Owners notified
Feb 7, 2002

The problem

On camping trailers equipped with lift systems provided by goshen stamping company and winches supplied by dutton-lainson company. The winches included in the roof lifter systems of some of these trailers have an inadequate weld to the gear, so that a raised roof could descend rapidly.

The risk

The rapidly descending roof could result in property damage or serious personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the lifter system and replace any defective winch. Owner notification began february 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-219-593-2550.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSTARCRAFT RV, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Mechanical › Winch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number02V034000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Starcraft 14042002All years
Starcraft 1701L2002All years
Starcraft 17022001All years
Starcraft 17062001, 2002All years
Starcraft 21012001, 2002All years
Starcraft 2104 Shuttle2002All years
Starcraft 21052001, 2002All years
Starcraft 21062001All years
Starcraft 2106L2002All years
Starcraft 21072001, 2002All years
Starcraft 21082002All years
Starcraft 21092002All years
Starcraft 21122002All years
Starcraft 24062002All years
Starcraft 24072002All years
Starcraft 24082001, 2002All years
Starcraft 24092002All years
Starcraft 2410L2002All years
Starcraft 26012001All years
Starcraft Apollo2002All years
Starcraft Aurora2002All years
Starcraft Comet2002All years
Starcraft Gemini2001, 2002All years
Starcraft Nova2001, 2002All years
Starcraft Orion2001, 2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 02V-034?

On camping trailers equipped with lift systems provided by goshen stamping company and winches supplied by dutton-lainson company. The winches included in the roof lifter systems of some of these trailers have an inadequate weld to the gear, so that a raised roof could descend rapidly.

How is recall 02V-034 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the lifter system and replace any defective winch. Owner notification began february 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-219-593-2550.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.