NHTSA Recall 03V315000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
STARCRAFT RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,966 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Starcraft 17FK.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V315000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | August 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 5, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain expandable travel trailers, the rear bed is large enough that excess weight may be placed on the bed, exceeding the support capacity of the brackets.
Safety risk
The bed could fall on someone causing personal injury.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify its customers and strenghten the bed brackets free of charge. Owner notification began september 9, 2003. 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
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V315000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft 17FK | 2003 |
| Starcraft 17SD | 2002, 2003 |
| Starcraft 195CK | 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 19CK | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 215RB | 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 215SB | 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 215SSO | 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 21RB | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 21SB | 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 21SSO | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Starcraft 235SDS | 2003 |
| Starcraft 23RBS | 2003 |
| Starcraft 23SDS | 2003 |
| Starcraft 23TB | 2003, 2004 |
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.