Recall 10V556 affects 8 2011 Starcraft Travel Star travel trailers missing an intermediate side marker light. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 8 2011 Travel Star travel trailers because they are missing the intermediate side marker light required on vehicles over 30 feet long. The missing light is a visibility risk for other drivers and increases crash risk; a Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The intermediate side marker light on a 2011 Starcraft Travel Star is an exterior lamp mounted along the trailer side. Its job is to make the length of the trailer visible from the side, especially in low light, so nearby drivers can judge where the trailer body begins and ends.
On affected Travel Star trailers, that intermediate side marker light was left off during manufacturing. The trailer still has other lighting, but a trailer over 30 feet long needs the intermediate side marker to meet the federal lighting rule for lamps and reflective equipment. Without it, the side profile is less complete to drivers approaching or passing alongside the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would notice the issue only by inspecting the trailer side and seeing that the intermediate side marker light is missing.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Starcraft Travel Star | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 8 |
Not every 2011 Starcraft Travel Star trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing side marker light can make the trailer less visible to other drivers, especially from the side. That increases crash risk because nearby traffic has less light to judge the vehicle's position. Schedule the recall repair and use extra care until the marker light is installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Starcraft Travel Star is included in this recall.
- Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 to confirm the free side-marker-light installation.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V556 when you call.
- Inspect the trailer's exterior lighting before towing, especially the intermediate side marker light on trailers over 30 feet.
- Avoid night towing until the missing side marker light is installed, because the trailer is less visible to other drivers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician installs the missing intermediate side marker light on the Travel Star trailer. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered under the campaign. The work addresses the missing side marker light described in the filing, so the trailer has the required side lighting for its length. Starcraft's remedy text does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the appointment will take when you schedule the recall work.
Timeline
| November 8, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V556?
Recall 10V556 covers 8 2011 Starcraft Travel Star travel trailers missing the required intermediate side marker light. The affected trailers were built with exterior lighting that does not meet federal safety standard 108 for vehicles over 30 feet long. Starcraft will install the missing side marker light for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Starcraft Travel Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V556. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer or call Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 to schedule installation of the missing side marker light. Reference recall number 10V556 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Starcraft says it will install the missing side marker light free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for an included 2011 Starcraft Travel Star trailer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility to other drivers. The missing required side marker light leaves the trailer without lighting equipment meant to help other drivers see it, increasing crash risk. Starcraft's repair adds the missing side marker light at no charge.
What if I bought this Starcraft Travel Star used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the trailer's VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the original owner notice, check your VIN, then contact a franchised Starcraft dealer or Starcraft customer service with recall number 10V556.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V556000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V556 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V556000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →