NHTSA Recall 02V034000: Winch (equipment)
STARCRAFT RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,600 vehicles. It affects 25 models including the Starcraft 1404.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V034000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH |
| Report received | February 5, 2002 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On camping trailers equipped with lift systems provided by goshen stamping company and winches supplied by dutton-lainson company. The winches included in the roof lifter systems of some of these trailers have an inadequate weld to the gear, so that a raised roof could descend rapidly.
Safety risk
The rapidly descending roof could result in property damage or serious personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lifter system and replace any defective winch. Owner notification began february 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-219-593-2550.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V034000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft 1404 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 1701L | 2002 |
| Starcraft 1702 | 2001 |
| Starcraft 1706 | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft 2101 | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft 2104 Shuttle | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2105 | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft 2106 | 2001 |
| Starcraft 2106L | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2107 | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft 2108 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2109 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2112 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2406 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2407 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2408 | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft 2409 | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2410L | 2002 |
| Starcraft 2601 | 2001 |
| Starcraft Apollo | 2002 |
| Starcraft Aurora | 2002 |
| Starcraft Comet | 2002 |
| Starcraft Gemini | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft Nova | 2001, 2002 |
| Starcraft Orion | 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.