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2003 Starcraft 23RBS

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 1, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 26, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2003 Starcraft 23RBS, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V315000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Aug 26, 2003
2,966 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THE BED COULD FALL ON SOMEONE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The 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
STARCRAFT RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 1, 2004

I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I FELT THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SHAKE. OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TOW MIRROR I SAW RUBBER COMING OFF ONE OF MY STARCRAFT TRAVELSTAR 2003 23RBS. DEBRIS TORE THE FENDER WELL APART AND DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. I'M UNCERTAIN HOW MANY MILES WERE ON THE TIRE BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE CAMPER USED, BUT APPROX 1/2 THE TREAD IS WORN AWAY. BEFORE THE BLOW OUT THE TIRE HAD NO VISSIBLE DAMAGE AND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 250MILE TRIP THE TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 50PSI. THE TIRE IS A CARLISLE ST175/80R13.*AK

NHTSA ID
10083113
Incident
Aug 1, 2004