Recall 16V180 affects 26 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite trailers for entry steps with improper bolts. Repair is free at franchised Starcraft dealers.
Starcraft is recalling 26 2016 Launch Ultra Lite trailers because the entry steps were installed without the proper bolts. The steps can loosen, separate, or drop when weight is applied, raising the risk of a fall injury; the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The entry step on a 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite 31BHT trailer is the fold-out step assembly mounted at the doorway. It is supposed to stay firmly bolted to the trailer frame so it can carry a person's weight as they enter or leave. The bolts and nuts do the holding work, so their type and size matter.
On affected trailers, the step location was corrected during production after the doorway step was placed in the wrong spot. When the step was reinstalled, the line used the wrong bolts and nuts. That leaves the step less securely attached to the trailer. With use, the assembly can loosen or separate from the trailer instead of staying fixed under load.
The warning sign is weakness in the step when weight is applied. If the step flexes, shifts, or feels loose underfoot, treat it as a sign that the attachment hardware needs inspection.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 26 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2016 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?
Loose steps, or steps that drop when weight is applied, create a fall risk when someone enters or exits the trailer. If the step feels weak under weight, stop using it and keep others off it until the mounting is inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite is included in this recall.
- Contact Starcraft customer service to confirm current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Ask a franchised Starcraft dealer to inspect the entry-step installation and correct the mounting so the steps stay secured under use.
- Reference recall number 16V180 when you call the dealer or Starcraft customer service.
- Avoid using loose entry steps until the mounting has been inspected and corrected.
What happens at the repair
Once Starcraft opens the dealer repair, a Starcraft technician will inspect the entry step installation and correct the mounting as needed. The work focuses on the step hardware and the bolts that secure the steps to the trailer. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Starcraft has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for step mounting or step hardware work tied to this defect, contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 and ask what documentation is required for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 30, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 29, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| April 29, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 29, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 29, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V180?
Recall 16V180 covers 26 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite trailers with entry steps installed without the proper bolts. The steps can loosen or separate from the trailer. Starcraft dealers inspect the step installation and correct the mounting free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V180. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer or Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 and ask for recall number 9902292. The inspection and mounting correction are 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 inspect the step installation and correct the mounting as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
Loose entry steps or steps that drop when weight is applied can make a person fall, increasing injury risk. Until the repair is complete, use care around the trailer steps and arrange the free dealer inspection if your VIN is included.
What if I bought this Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Starcraft dealer or Starcraft customer service with recall number 9902292 if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V180000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V180 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V180000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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