Campaign 17V-747

These trailers are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the…

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Defect summary

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2009-2010 StarCraft, Centennial, Homestead, Travel Star, Travel Star EXP, Travel Star Sport, Autumn Ridge and Autumn Ridge SE recreational trailers, 2010 Rock Star, Lexion, Emblem and Homestead recreational trailers, 2013-2016 Comet recreational trailers, 2013-2015 AR-One and Launch recreational trailers, 2014-2016 Starflyer recreational trailers and 2016 Comet Hard Side recreational trailers. These trailers are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V747000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

20 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-747
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
StarcraftAr-One2013 to 20141
StarcraftAutumn Ridge2009 to 20100
StarcraftAutumn Ridge SE2009 to 20100
StarcraftCentennial2009 to 20100
StarcraftComet2013 to 20140
StarcraftEmblem20100
StarcraftHomestead2009 to 20100
StarcraftLaunch2013 to 20140
StarcraftLexion20100
StarcraftRock Star20100
StarcraftStarcraft2009 to 20100
StarcraftStarflyer20140
StarcraftTravel Star2009 to 20100
StarcraftTravel Star EXP2009 to 20100
StarcraftTravel Star Sport2009 to 20100
Starcraft RV TTAr-One20150
Starcraft RV TTComet2015 to 20160
Starcraft RV TTComet Hard Side20160
Starcraft RV TTRedundant Launch20150
Starcraft RV TTStarflyer2015 to 20160
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.