Recalls for 2011 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Ar-one

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Posted on: 2011-08-29
Description
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 autumn ridge and autumn ridge ar-one travel trailers manufactured from march 30, 2011, through july 21, 2011.  The spare tire carrier brackets may fatigue and break.

Consequence
The spare tire can fall from the vehicle possibly causing a crash or personal injury.

Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011.  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.  

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Posted on: 2011-04-26
Description
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2011 autumn ridge ar-one, autumn ridge and lexion s-lite travel trailers manufactured between october 29, 2010, and january 27, 2011.  These trailers may have cracked bolts attaching the leveling jacks to the trailer frame.  If all of the bolts break, it could result in the jack coming loose from the frame.

Consequence
If the jack comes loose while the vehicle is in motion a crash, injury or death may result.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the leveling jacks to the frame with more robust fasteners.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011.  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 .