NHTSA Recall 07V485000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V485000; Date: Oct. 16, 2007
Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer; 2008 Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer
Component: Equipment:mechanical:winch
Manufactured by: Starcraft Rv, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,014
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2007. Owners may contact starcraft at 260-593-2550.
Recall Notes:
Starcraft recall no. 4582. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2007
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