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Recall campaign07V485000

Recall 07V485000: 2007–2008 Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer

Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Report received
Oct 16, 2007
Manufacturer
Starcraft rv, inc.
Potentially affected
1,014vehicles
Model years
2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. Under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.

Possible consequence

Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Dealers will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2007. Owners may contact starcraft at 260-593-2550.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.