Recall 13V609 affects 26 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One trailers with lower-load-range tires and a wrong tire label. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 26 2014 16BH Ar-One trailers because they were built with tires rated below the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If the trailer is loaded to the weight listed for higher-capacity tires, a tire can suddenly fail and increase crash risk; the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tires on a 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One trailer carry the trailer's loaded weight and help keep it stable on the road. Their load range is the tire's weight rating. It has to match the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum loaded weight the trailer is designed to carry.
On affected trailers, Starcraft built the trailer with tires from a lower load range than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating requires. That means the tires are rated for less weight than the fully loaded trailer is allowed to carry. When a tire is overloaded, heat and stress build inside the casing, which damages the tire and can lead to tire failure.
Owners do not have a dependable dashboard alert or visible sign before this problem turns into a tire issue. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The scope involves both the tire information and the vehicle label, so the placard details matter along with the tires.
| 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One | tire |
| Units affected | 26 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Loading this trailer to the gross vehicle weight rating shown on the higher capacity tire label can overload the installed tires. A sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One is included in this recall.
- Review Starcraft's owner notice mailed January 8, 2014, if you have it, before calling for repair details.
- Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or a franchised Starcraft dealer about the free replacement of the lower-load-range tires, spare tire, and tire label.
- Reference recall number 13V609 when you call so the dealer can match the repair to your trailer.
- Avoid loading the trailer to its gross vehicle weight rating until the correct ST175.80R13D tires and label are installed.
What happens at the repair
Starcraft's remedy calls for the dealer to replace the trailer tires and the spare tire with new ST175.80R13D tires, then install a corrected tire label. Once the dealer repair is available for this VIN, parts and labor are free under the recall. The tire label matters because it gives the owner and service desk the correct tire information for loading and maintenance. The source record does not give a separate reimbursement program, so prior out-of-pocket repair handling is not described here.
Timeline
| December 3, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V609?
Recall 13V609 covers 26 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One trailers built with tires below the load range required for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. Starcraft dealers will replace the tires and spare tire with ST175.80R13D tires and install a corrected tire label for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V609. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the tire, spare tire, and tire-label replacement. Reference recall number 13V609 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. For recall 13V609, Starcraft dealers replace the tires and spare tire with ST175.80R13D tires and issue a corrected tire label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden tire failure when the trailer is loaded to the gross vehicle weight rating shown on the label for the higher-capacity tires. A sudden tire failure increases crash risk. Until the recall repair is complete, avoid loading the trailer to that listed maximum.
What if I bought the Starcraft 16BH Ar-One used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Starcraft 16BH Ar-One is included, then call a franchised Starcraft dealer and reference recall number 13V609.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V609000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V609 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V609000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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 →