| Make : STARCRAFT | Model : TRAVEL STAR | Year : 1977 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V050000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19770401 | Date Received by ODI: 19770408 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STARCRAFT COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STARCRAFT COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 60 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH A THREE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF A FOUR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY. THE PRESENT THREE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY IS RATED FOR 5000 LBS. RATHER THAN 6000 LBS. AS INDICATED BY THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF THE AXLE SYSTEM IS SUBJECTED TO OVERLOADING, POOR TRAILER TOWING STABILITY COULD RESULT AND THE SPRING COULD BREAK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT FOUR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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