Starcraft Comet recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft RV recalls 2014–2016 Starcraft Comet, Ar-one

Recall number

15V400000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 50 units

Why it was recalled

If the operator installs the incorrect tires due to the information on the certification label, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 AR-ONE TT trailers and 2014-2016 Comet CT Hard Sided camping trailers, models 28V, 28P, 28R, 28S, 28V, 28W, BC, and BH, manufactured June 3, 2013, to February 6, 2015 and equipped with the Extreme Package Option. The affected trailers have Certification labels that incorrectly state a tire size of ST205/75R 14C when the actual tire size is LT235/75R 15C. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902240.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.