Starcraft Ar-one recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 1, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft RV recalls 2016 Starcraft Ar-one, Launch

Recall number

15V258000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 36 units

Why it was recalled

If the operator installs an incorrect tire due to the wrong label information, excessive tire wear may result and may cause instability during towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Launch and AR-One travel trailers manufactured March 31, 2015, to April 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly list the tire size as ST205/75R14C when the actual size is LT235/75R15C. As such, these labels fail to comply with Federal Regulation Part 567.

What to do

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902239.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.