Starcraft Comet 2013 Recall: Roof Fall Risk from Lift Mechanism
Starcraft is recalling 2013 Comet camping trailers with Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism due to risk of roof falling unexpectedly if lift mechanism is damaged.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Starcraft is recalling certain 2013 Comet camping trailers that may have a lift mechanism prone to damage, which could cause the roof to fall unexpectedly and increase injury risk. Owners should follow the provided remedy to ensure safe use of the manual override feature. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251172-starcraft-comet-2013-recall-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251172-starcraft-comet-2013-recall-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V294000
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“Starcraft Comet 2013 Recall: Roof Fall Risk from Lift Mechanism.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251172-starcraft-comet-2013-recall-roof-fall-risk-from-lift-mechanism. Based on NHTSA recall #18V294000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V294000).
Why it’s dangerous
The manual override feature on these power lifts may be misused, causing torque from the drive motor to damage the lift mechanism. If the mechanism fails, the roof could fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Starcraft Comet camping trailers with Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism are most at risk if they misuse the manual override feature. This primarily affects recreational trailer users who frequently operate the roof lift.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013 Starcraft Comet trailer has a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The recall covers specific model years and configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Check Lift Mechanism
Inspect your trailer for the Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
Get Warning Label
Starcraft will provide a free warning label instructing proper use of the manual override feature.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 to confirm your trailer's status and receive the warning label.
What NHTSA says to do
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- 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 #18V294000 (March 5, 2018)
- 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.