NHTSA safety recall

Recall 77V130000

Unknown Or Other — Starcraft, Venture · reported 29 Aug 1977 · 1,286 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

DEALER WILL RETROFIT THE CAMPER WITH A NEW YOKE, FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ROOF, LIFTER SYSTEM YOKE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE ROOF COLLAPSES, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO RAISE THE CAMPER ROOF UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEENCORRECTED.

NHTSA campaign
77V130000
Filed by
Starcraft Company
Report received
29 Aug 1977
Owners notified
31 Aug 1977
Potentially affected
1,286

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1977 Starcraft Starmate 1977 Venture Chelsea

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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