Recall 13V277 affects 36 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers with incorrect cargo labels. Replacement labels are free at franchised Starcraft dealers.
Starcraft is recalling 36 2014 Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers because the cargo carrying capacity label and tire placard list the wrong load amount. A wrong label can lead owners to overload the tires, which increases the risk of tire failure and a crash; the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The cargo carrying capacity label and the tire and loading placard on the 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite tell an owner how much weight the travel trailer is rated to carry. That label is supposed to account for cargo, water, propane, dealer-added equipment, and other load inside the trailer. It helps the owner stay within the trailer's tire and axle limits.
On affected Launch Ultra Lite trailers, the printed cargo carrying capacity is wrong. The trailer itself is not described as having a broken tire, axle, or frame part in the recall. The defect is that the label gives the owner bad loading information, which can lead the trailer to be loaded beyond its intended capacity.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not see a dashboard light or hear a noise from the label problem, so the risk comes from relying on the incorrect placard while loading the trailer.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 36 |
Not every 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect cargo label can lead an owner to load more cargo than the tires are rated to carry. Overloaded tires can fail and increase the risk of a crash. Keep cargo loads conservative until the label is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and ask whether the free label replacement is open for your trailer.
- Schedule the cargo-capacity and tire-loading label replacement that corrects the incorrect loading information.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V277 when you call.
- Load the trailer by the existing tire and cargo limits until the corrected labels are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician replaces the RV Trailer Cargo Carrying Capacity Label and the Tire and Loading Information Placard with corrected labels for the 2014 Launch Ultra Lite. The source remedy says owner notification began during July 2013. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the label replacement path before planning service. The dealer repair will be free once available through the recall.
Timeline
| June 28, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V277?
Recall 13V277 covers 36 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers with an incorrect cargo carrying capacity label and tire loading placard. The wrong label information can lead to tire overloading and tire failure, increasing crash risk. Starcraft dealers replace the labels for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 13V277. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and ask for the cargo carrying capacity label and tire loading placard replacement. Reference recall number 13V277 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Starcraft's remedy is a free label replacement at a franchised Starcraft dealer. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire overloading from incorrect cargo carrying capacity information. If the trailer is loaded beyond the tires' actual capacity, tire failure can occur and increase crash risk. Use the corrected label once the dealer installs it.
What if I bought this Starcraft trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite is included, then call a franchised Starcraft dealer and reference recall 13V277.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V277000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V277 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V277000 |
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 Quarterly Report (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 →