Friday, January 29, 2010
RECALL: 2010 STARCRAFT EMBLEM & LEXION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS: LEVELING JACKS CAN ACTIVATE WHILE TRAVELING
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
STARCRAFT / EMBLEM 2010
STARCRAFT / LEXION 2010
Manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V019000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:JACK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29
Summary:
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXION AND EMBLEM FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
Consequence:
IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
STARCRAFT / EMBLEM 2010
STARCRAFT / LEXION 2010
Manufacturer: STARCRAFT RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V019000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:JACK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29
Summary:
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXION AND EMBLEM FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
Consequence:
IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
