Starcraft Shimera problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1998–1998: 2 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
Recent recalls
Equipment #07V425000 · 2007 · 13,765 units
Problem: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Starcraft rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance
Suspension #97V190004 · 1997 · 8 units
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. the wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Risk: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
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