Recall 07V485000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH Defect in 2007-2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,014 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V485000 |
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT RV, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,014 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
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.
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