NHTSA recall 07V485000
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer
Reported Oct 16, 20071,014 vehicles affectedSTARCRAFT RV, INC.Maker’s number 4582Built Feb 1, 2007 – Aug 31, 2007
The defect
On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top IS being lifted, if the winch IS placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.
The risk
Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
The remedy
Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 2007. owners may contact starcraft at 260-593-2550.