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1977 Venture Chelsea Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that 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
Recall campaignsA 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.
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Newest May 2, 1979
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open 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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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

79V109000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

May 2, 1979
1,629 units potentially affected
The defect: WHEN PREPARING FOR ADDITIONAL SLEEPING SPACE, THE DINETTE TABLE IS LOWERED TO THE LEVEL OF THE DINETTE SEATS. IT THEN BECOMES POSSIBLE FOR THE SLEEPING GEAR TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CAMPER FURNACE GRILL.
The remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO SHIELDS TO COMPLETELY ISOLATE BED CLOTHES FROM FURNACE FACE.
STARCRAFT COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
77V130000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Aug 29, 1977
1,286 units potentially affected
The defect: WHEN RAISING THE ROOF, IF IT IS CRANKED PAST THE POINT WHERE THE SAFETY HOOK ENGAGES OR GOES BEYOND THE YELLOW INDICATOR MARK ON THE WINCH, THE LIFTER SYSTEM YOKE MAY FAIL AND ROOF MAY COLLAPSE.
The remedy: DEALER WILL RETROFIT THE CAMPER WITH A NEW YOKE, FREE OF CHARGE.
STARCRAFT COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A 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.
Safety investigation
NHTSA 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.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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