Starcraft Ar-one Maxx recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 15, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft RV recalls 2017 Starcraft Ar-one Maxx

Recall number

16V669000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 40 units

Why it was recalled

The trailer would be overloaded if the operator goes by the listed axle capacity, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2017 AR-ONE MAXX LE trailers, model 19BHLE, manufactured August 25, 2016, to September 6, 2016. The Federal label on the affected vehicles states that the trailers are built with two axles, each with a 2500 pound capacity, however, the vehicles are only built with one 2500 pound capacity axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Starcraft has notified the dealers who have the trailers quarantined and will provide them with a corrected Federal label, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902319.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.