Starcraft AR-One 2013 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires
Starcraft is recalling 2013 AR-One recreational trailers with potentially defective Kidde fire extinguishers that may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Kidde for a free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Starcraft is recalling certain 2013 AR-One recreational trailers because their fire extinguishers may become clogged or detach during a fire, increasing injury risk. Owners must get a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251170-starcraft-ar-one-2013-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251170-starcraft-ar-one-2013-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V747000
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“Starcraft AR-One 2013 Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251170-starcraft-ar-one-2013-fire-extinguisher-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V747000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V747000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the fire extinguisher becomes clogged or the nozzle detaches during a fire, it may not discharge properly or could cause injury. This increases the risk of injury if a fire occurs.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Starcraft AR-One recreational trailers are affected. Those who use the trailers in areas with high fire risk may be at greater risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguisher. The recall covers 2013 AR-One recreational trailers and other specific models listed in the official notice.
- Brand
Starcraft- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Reach out to Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com for a free replacement fire extinguisher.
What NHTSA says to do
Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V747000 (November 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.