Recall 13V071 affects 11 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers for power-converter short circuits. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 11 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers because the Progressive Dynamics power converter can short circuit inside the unit. An electrical short can lead to a vehicle fire, and the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power converter in a 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge or Travel Star travel trailer is part of the trailer's electrical equipment. Its normal job is to take AC power from shore power or another outside source and change it into power the trailer can use for the battery and onboard electrical circuits. That conversion keeps lights, controls, and related low-voltage systems supplied when the trailer is plugged in.
In the affected trailers, the Progressive Dynamics power converter has internal components that can short circuit. A short circuit means electricity moves through a path it was not designed to use. Inside the converter, that fault can overheat or damage electrical parts instead of sending power through the normal circuit path.
There is no warning sign before failure. The converter can appear normal until the internal short happens, so owners should not rely on lights, sounds, or a smell to decide whether the trailer is included.
Who's affected?
Autumn Ridge and Travel Star trailers are included, with electrical equipment and electrical system components listed for each model.
| 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge | electrical system |
| 2013 Starcraft Travel Star | Electrical |
| 2013 Starcraft Travel Star | electrical system |
| Units affected | 11 |
A matching 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge or Travel Star does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short in the affected power converter creates a vehicle fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer how to keep the unit safely stored until the converter is modified. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge or Travel Star is included in this recall.
- Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 to confirm current repair instructions for recall number 13V071.
- Ask a franchised Starcraft dealer about the free power-converter modification that fixes the short-circuit risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one, and keep your repair paperwork after the dealer visit.
- Park the trailer away from structures and avoid using shore power until Starcraft or the dealer confirms the converter has been repaired.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician modifies the affected power converter, the unit that converts A/C power for the trailer. The remedy text says the recall began on March 20, 2013, and the converter modification is performed free of charge. If your trailer still has an open recall, ask the Starcraft dealer to confirm that this converter work was completed before you use shore power.
Timeline
| March 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V071?
Recall 13V071 covers 11 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers with power converters that can short circuit internally. An electrical short can lead to a vehicle fire. Starcraft dealers will modify the affected power converters for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Starcraft Autumn Ridge or Travel Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V071. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the power-converter modification. Reference recall number 13V071 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Starcraft's remedy says dealers will modify the affected power converters free of charge. Call Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787 if the dealer needs help confirming the recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The affected power converters have internal components that can short circuit, and an electrical short can lead to a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer modification before using the trailer again.
When did the Starcraft recall repair start?
The safety recall began on March 20, 2013. The recall covers certain 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star trailers manufactured from January 24, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Your VIN decides whether your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V071000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V071 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V071000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →