2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
The 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 1,014 vehicles.
Recall 07V485000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 1,014 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 StarCraft Centennial 3610 Folding Camping Trailer equipped with a cable shaft. The contact stated while turning the crank to raise the rifts of the RV, the cable shaft detached, causing the rifts to crash down and the trailer top fell into the lower position. There were no injuries sustained. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V485000 (Equipment). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they did not have the trailer VIN in their records. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.
Safety Rating for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER
- 2007 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2008 STARCRAFT FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER (current)
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