Recall 16V669 affects 40 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx trailers with an incorrect axle-capacity label. Corrected labels are free at franchised Starcraft dealers.
Starcraft is recalling 40 2017 Ar-One Maxx trailers because the federal label lists two 2,500-pound axles, but the trailer was built with one 2,500-pound axle. If an owner loads the trailer using the label's axle capacity, the trailer can be overloaded, raising the risk of axle or tire failure and a crash; the recall repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The federal certification label on a 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx trailer is supposed to tell an owner, dealer, and inspector how the trailer was built. For this recall, the key item is axle information: the label should match the number of axles on the trailer and the weight capacity assigned to that axle.
On affected trailers, the label was printed from incorrect data. It states that the trailer has two axles, each rated at 2500 pounds, while the trailer was built with one axle rated at 2500 pounds. That mismatch means the label describes more axle capacity than the trailer actually has. The recall is about the certification label and the incorrect axle information printed on it, not a hidden axle defect.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner looking only at the label would not see that the axle information is wrong unless the trailer is inspected or the VIN is checked against recall 16V669.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The wrong axle-capacity label can lead an operator to overload the trailer. Overloading puts the axle and tires at risk of failure and increases crash risk. Until the label is corrected, use caution with loading and confirm the trailer's rating before towing. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal label repair that fixes the wrong axle-capacity information.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V669 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect two-axle capacity shown on the old label until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician replaces the incorrect Federal certification label with a corrected label that matches the trailer's actual single-axle configuration. The label correction is free under the recall, and dealers with quarantined trailers were notified when the recall began. If you already paid for a label correction or a related compliance repair before the recall notice, ask Starcraft customer service how its general reimbursement plan on file handles documented costs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 15, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 19, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 19, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V669?
Recall 16V669 covers 40 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx model 19BHLE trailers with an incorrect Federal label. The label lists two 2,500 pound axles, but the trailer has one 2,500 pound axle. Starcraft will provide a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Starcraft Ar-One Maxx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V669. If it is, contact a Starcraft dealer or Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 and ask for the corrected Federal label under recall 9902319. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Starcraft's remedy provides the corrected Federal label free of charge. Ask the dealer to reference recall 16V669 or Starcraft recall number 9902319.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is trailer overload from the wrong axle-capacity label. If an operator loads the trailer based on the listed capacity, the axle or tires can fail and increase crash risk. Until the label is corrected, do not rely on the incorrect axle listing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V669000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V669 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V669000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →