Starcraft Frame And Members Recall 96V165000 (1,061 Vehicles)

The problem

The bed assembly can bypass the stop mechanism allowing it to separate itself from the bed track.

The risk

The bed can potentially fall onto the liquid propane tank or to the ground.

The fix

DEALERS WILL ADD SPACERS TO ALIGN THE BED STOPS.

Contacts

Owner notification: owner notification began august 30, 1996. Note: 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 1-800-424-9393.

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 96V165000.
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
1996 Starcraft Venture	0	1	C
1997 Starcraft Venture	0	2	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1996 Starcraft Venture

1997 Starcraft Venture

Questions

Is the 96V165000 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 96V165000?

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 96V165000 announced?

STARCRAFT RV, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 9, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Structure: frame and members Starcraft recall