The problem
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 AR-ONE Maxx travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 27, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Label with incorrect tire information, and as a result, the owner could replace the tire with an incorrect size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
If the tire is replaced with an incorrect tire size, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal and Tire label, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902307.
Contacts
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.
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 16V538000.
- 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.