2013 Starcraft Comet problems & recalls

Problem: Starcraft rv is recalling certain model year 2013 starcraft rt and comet pop-up camping trailers manufactured august 2, 2010, through august 9, 2012. in these vehicles, if a component failure occurs in the roof lifter system, the failure may cause the roof to abruptly collapse to the closed position.

Risk: If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

Fix: Starcraft rv will notify owners, and dealers will add a metal stop that prevents to sudden collapse of the roof, free of charge. the recall beganon december 19, 2013. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 for more information.

Problem: Starcraft rv (starcraft) is recalling certain 2009-2010 starcraft, centennial, homestead, travel star, travel star exp, travel star sport, autumn ridge and autumn ridge se recreational trailers, 2010 rock star, lexion, emblem and homestead recreational trailers, 2013-2016 comet recreational trailers, 2013-2015 ar-one and launch recreational trailers, 2014-2016 starflyer recreational trailers and 2016 comet hard side recreational trailers. these trailers are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additiona

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Problem: Starcraft rv (starcraft) is recalling certain 2011 starcraft bc and bd and 2013 comet ba, bb and bc camping trailers equipped with a lippert power roof lift mechanism. the manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism.

Risk: Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2018. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.