2016 Starcraft Launch problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Starcraft Launch.
Recalls filed by Starcraft
Equipment #15V258000 · 2015 · 36 units
Problem: Starcraft rv (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Launch and Ar-one travel trailers manufactured March 31, 2015, to April 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with federal certification labels that incorrectly list the tire size as st205/75r14c when the actual size is lt235/75r15c. As such, these labels fail to comply with federal regulation part 567.
Risk: If the operator installs an incorrect tire due to the wrong label information, excessive tire wear may result and may cause instability during towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902239.
Electrical System #15V680000 · 2015 · 985 units
Problem: Starcraft rv (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Launch, Launch Ultra, Ar-one, Ar-one Maxx, Autumn Ridge, and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured July 9, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The affected trailers have a circuit breaker box with circuit breakers that may be mislabeled.
Risk: With an incorrectly labeled circuit breaker box, someone may turn off the wrong breaker to work on the electrical system and receive an electrical shock.
Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected circuit breaker box label, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902060.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Starcraft Launch have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Starcraft for the 2016 Launch. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Starcraft Launch problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.