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Recall 13V-071: 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge, 2013 Starcraft Travel Star

Starcraft RV, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2013, covering about 11 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-071
Report date
Mar 1, 2013
Vehicles affected
11
Owners notified
Mar 20, 2013

The problem

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

The risk

An electrical short may lead to a vehicle fire.

The fix

Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerStarcraft RV, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Electrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V071000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Starcraft Autumn Ridge2013All years
Starcraft Travel Star2013All 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 13V-071?

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013 and equipped with a power converter supplied by Progressive Dynamics, Inc. The affected power converters, used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power, have internal components that may short circuit.

How is recall 13V-071 fixed?

Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.

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.