Recall 14V420 affects 42 2015 Starcraft Ar-One travel trailers with incorrect cargo-capacity labels. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 42 2015 Ar-One travel trailers because the cargo carrying capacity label lists incorrect information. An overloaded trailer can exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and suffer sudden tire failure, which raises crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The cargo carrying capacity label on a 2015 Starcraft Ar-One travel trailer tells an owner how much weight the trailer is rated to carry. That label guides loading decisions for gear, water, propane, supplies, and any dealer-installed equipment added before delivery. It is part of the safety information owners use before towing.
On the affected trailers, the label lists the cargo carrying capacity incorrectly. The trailer is not failing as a mechanical part; the defect is the loading information printed on the vehicle. Wrong capacity information can lead an owner or service desk to load the trailer based on a number that does not match the trailer's certified rating under the federal load carrying capacity standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. An incorrect label does not make noise, trigger a dashboard light, or change how the trailer feels while parked. The way to catch the issue is to confirm whether the VIN is included and have the corrected label installed.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Starcraft Ar-One | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 42 |
Not every 2015 Starcraft Ar-One trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information can lead an owner to overload the trailer beyond its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This extra load puts stress on the tires, raising the risk of sudden tire failure and a crash. Confirm the correct label before loading the trailer. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Starcraft Ar-One is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and ask whether the free cargo-capacity label replacement is open for your trailer.
- Reference recall number 14V420 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect cargo-capacity label until the corrected label is installed.
- Use the corrected label before carrying cargo; overloading past the GVWR raises the risk of sudden tire failure and a crash.
What happens at the repair
Starcraft's remedy is a label replacement, not a parts repair. The source remedy says none of the included travel trailers had been sold and that the recall began in July 2014. If your trailer is included and still needs the correction, a Starcraft dealer replaces the incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity label with a new label showing the correct information. The dealer repair will be free once Starcraft confirms the campaign is open for your VIN. The source does not give a repair time.
Timeline
| July 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V420?
Recall 14V420 covers 42 2015 Starcraft Ar-One travel trailers with an incorrect cargo carrying capacity label. The wrong label can lead an owner to overload the trailer past its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which raises tire-failure and crash risk. Starcraft dealers replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Starcraft Ar-One is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V420. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and ask for the corrected cargo carrying capacity label. Reference recall number 14V420 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost, and Starcraft dealers replace the incorrect cargo carrying capacity label with the corrected label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading the trailer because the cargo carrying capacity label shows incorrect information. If the trailer exceeds its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, sudden tire failure can occur and increase the risk of a crash. Use the corrected label before loading the trailer.
When did Starcraft start this recall repair?
Starcraft began the recall repair in July 2014. The remedy is a corrected cargo carrying capacity label installed by a franchised Starcraft dealer. Starcraft customer service is available at 1-800-945-4787 if you need help identifying the dealer path.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V420000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V420 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V420000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 →