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2009 Starcraft Lexion

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
2
Latest Aug 4, 2010
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 Apr 1, 2009
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.
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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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Starcraft Lexion, most frequently naming the body & structure and powertrain (other) categories. 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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Powertrain (other)150.0%

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
09V106000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Apr 1, 2009
12 units potentially affected
The defect: STARCRAT IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 LEXION SERIES 32RLTS, 34IKTS, AND 36RLTS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE MAY BE A MISSING GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE TRAILER FRAME AND THE 12-VOLT BUS BAR.
The risk: IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE GROUND WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR APRIL 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.
STARCRAFT RV, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 4, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 STARCRAFT STAR STREAM RV. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO DRAG FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A SPRING WITHIN THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,000.

NHTSA ID
10347221
Incident
Jul 30, 2010
Mileage
4,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SUNDOWNER VALUE-LITE HORSE TRAILER. THE HORSE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE STRUCTURAL FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST CORROSION. THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRAME. THE TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. BL

NHTSA ID
10281755
Incident
Apr 5, 2009

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Starcraft Lexion by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010020—
2009Viewing210—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.