Starcraft Autumn Ridge Ar-one problems & recalls

Problem: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2013 autumn ridge ar-one travel trailers manufactured from september 6, 2012, through october 17, 2012. these travel trailers have wire connections in the electrical box that may prevent the wires from being tightened properly.

Risk: Loose electrical wiring connections could cause excessive heat which could lead to fire, injury, or death.

Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will relocate specific wires in the electrical box to allow the wires to be sufficiently tightened at their connections. the safety recall began on december 21, 2012. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.

Problem: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 autumn ridge and autumn ridge ar-one travel trailers manufactured from march 30, 2011, through july 21, 2011. the spare tire carrier brackets may fatigue and break.

Risk: The spare tire can fall from the vehicle possibly causing a crash or personal injury.

Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.

Problem: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 autumn ridge ar-one, autumn ridge and lexion s-lite travel trailers manufactured between october 29, 2010, and january 27, 2011. these trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame. if all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.

Risk: If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.