NHTSA recall 02V034000
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Starcraft 1404 and 24 more
Reported Feb 5, 20023,600 vehicles affectedSTARCRAFT RV, INC.Built Feb 1, 2001 – Feb 18, 2002
The defect
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 remedy
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.