Vehicle recall 77V050000 · April 8, 1977
1977 Starcraft Travel Star
The involved vehicles may have been equipped with a three leaf spring assembly instead of a four leaf spring assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct four leaf spring assembly, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: suspension; axle 3-leaf spring assembly.consequences of defect: if the spring should break during vehicle operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V050000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 1977
- Filed by
- STARCRAFT COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 1, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 60
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Starcraft Travel Star (1977): 1977
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