On certain expandable travel trailers, the rear bed is large enough that excess weight may be placed on the bed, exceeding the support capacity of the brackets.
2002-2004 · 3 model years
Starcraft 21SSO Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Starcraft 21SSO across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
21SSO complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 21SSO problems
Starcraft 21SSO recalls 1
Latest 21SSO complaints
In 2005 had carlisle st225/r75 15, radial trail load range d on a 9600 pound (loaded) bumper pull, travel trailer. Blew 2 tires with $1000 damage to trailer. Short time later, a third tire had tread separation. Solution: switched to 10 ply, load range e in march of 2006, results 2 tires with tread separation at about 6000 miles, a 3rd tire with tread separation at 6400 miles, and the new replacement spare with tread separation at about 400 miles. 4 Out of 6 within 6800 miles, 6 months. The trailer make is a skyline, layton rampage, 26' travel trailer. This make and model is not an option on the pull down menus. Disregard references to starcraft. *Nm
I purchased my trailer in october of '05 as a new trailer with new carlisle sure trail tires size st175/80-13. I was made aware that these particular tires were prone to tread failure and blowout so I always check the pressure before every trip. On the way home from a camping trip I stopped at a rest area and checked the tires again. I felt each one for heat and any abnormalities in the tread. All 4 looked good and were only warm to the touch. It was 85 degrees outside. 25 Miles later one blew, throwing...
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rubber all over which caused a malfunction in the trailer brake system. I was traveling right at 60 mph and the trailers weight was 20% under the weight ratings posted on the sidewalls. I am the only owner, they have never been under inflated and never over loaded and they have less than 5000 miles on them. The tires are defective and need to be replaced. *Jb
I have carlisle radial st175/80r13 trailer tires on my 2002 starcraft travelstar trailer. Over the weekend I had a tire blow out. Basically the tread pulled away from the tire. The side wall did not give out. This was the 4th tire I had blow out from the 4 original carlisle tires that came with the camper. Last year 2 tires blewout. The trailer is only 3 years old. The trailer was only 1 year and 2 years old at the time of the previous blowouts. All four tires had the tread peel away. Tires were checked...
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before each trip. Air pressure was set to 50 psi cold temp. Trailer weight was 350 to 550 lbs below gvwr. The first tire that blew was the back right tire and the next 3 have made there way around the trailer in a counter clockwise direction. This seems very unusual for tires to blowout like this. The temperature and speed being traveled were all different at the time of the blowouts. It seems to me that there is some type of defect with these tires. I have e-mailed carlisle but have not received a response from them.
Questions about the Starcraft 21SSO
Which Starcraft 21SSO years have the most problems?
Which Starcraft 21SSO years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 21SSO years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Starcraft 21SSO problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Starcraft 21SSO have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Starcraft 21SSO model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data