- The problem
- Vehicle description: camping trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
- The risk
- If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
- The fix
- Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Starcraft Venture Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Starcraft Venture have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 1998 for the storage.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Venture year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Starcraft Venture recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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.
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No complaints about the 1997 Starcraft Venture yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Starcraft Venture: every year compared
All Venture years1997 Starcraft Venture vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Starcraft Venture | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1997 Starcraft Starcraft | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Starcraft Leisure Star | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Starcraft Starflyer | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Starcraft Venture
Does the 1997 Starcraft Venture have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Starcraft Venture: storage (February 1998); frame and members (September 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Starcraft Venture had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Starcraft Venture a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Starcraft Venture year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Starcraft Venture has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data