Starcraft and Venture Recall 79V109000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System

NHTSA recall 79V109000 · announced May 2, 1979 · filed by Starcraft Company · 1,629 units affected

The problem

WHEN PREPARING FOR ADDITIONAL SLEEPING SPACE, THE DINETTE TABLE IS LOWERED TO THE LEVEL OF THE DINETTE SEATS. IT THEN BECOMES POSSIBLE FOR THE SLEEPING GEAR TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE CAMPER FURNACE GRILL.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO SHIELDS TO COMPLETELY ISOLATE BED CLOTHES FROM FURNACE FACE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPER TRAILERS.SYSTEM: COMBUSTION HEATER, DEFOGGER, DEFROSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Starcraft Chelsea
• 1978 Starcraft Chelsea
• 1977 Starcraft Starmate
• 1978 Starcraft Starmate
• 1977 Venture Chelsea
• 1978 Venture Chelsea
• 1977 Venture Starmate
• 1978 Venture Starmate

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.