Starcraft Rear Recall 00V079000 (58 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: travel trailers. The axle assemblies were reversed which causes the brakes and springs to also be reversed.

The risk

The location of the brake will impair their ability to function.

The fix

Dealers will turn the axle assemblies which will move the brakes and springs into the correct position.

Contacts

Owner notification began february 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-219-593-2550. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Starcraft dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V079000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Starcraft Travelstar 21UB	1	1	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Starcraft Travelstar 21UB

Questions

Is the 00V079000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. STARCRAFT RV, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V079000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V079000 announced?

STARCRAFT RV, INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 15, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: rear Starcraft recall