Starcraft Venture problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1996–2000: 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Fuel System, Other #98V010004 · 1998 · 0 units
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.
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.
Fix: Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Structure #96V165000 · 1996 · 1,061 units
Problem: The bed assembly can bypass the stop mechanism allowing it to separate itself from the bed track.
Risk: The bed can potentially fall onto the liquid propane tank or to the ground.
Fix: Dealers will add spacers to align the bed stops.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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