NHTSA Recall 13V654000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V654000; Date: Dec. 20, 2013
An inaccurate label may result in the installation of replacement tires with an insufficient load range which may lead to sudden tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Starcraft Comet
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Starcraft Rv, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
Starcraft RV, inc. (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014 comet bk, bw, bx, and by recreational vehicles manufactured August 22, 2013, through December 10, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the certification label incorrectly identifies the load range of the tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. "
How to Fix:
All affected trailers are quarantined in dealer inventory. Starcraft will send corrected labels to those dealers. The recall began on January 20, 2014. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 2014
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