Venture Starmate

Model Starmate made by Venture got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There was one recall concerning visibility .

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
79V109000STARCRAFT COMPANYfrom 07/01/1976 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)1629ODISTARCRAFT COMPANY05/02/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryWhen 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install two shields to completely isolate bed clothes from furnace face.
NotesVehicle description: camper trailers.system: combustion heater, defogger, defroster.consequences of defect: if this occurs, it could result in a fire and personalinjury.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
09/11/2010
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 venture boat trailer (na) model vbt4700. while hauling the trailer he noticed smoke in the rear. he puller over examined the trailer found the left axle leaf springs bolt broken causing extensive damaged to the trailer. the contact stated there was no rust damaged to the trailer he visually inspect the trailer before going on the road. the manufacturer was contacted, but has not received a response concerning the failure. the trailer didn't have a mileage to be reported. li
09/11/2010
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 venture boat trailer model vbt4700. while hauling the trailer he noticed smoke in the rear. he puller over examined the trailer found the left axle leaf springs bolt broken causing extensive damaged to the trailer. the contact stated there was no rust damaged to the trailer he visually inspect the trailer before going on the road. the manufacturer was contacted, but has not received a response concerning the failure. the trailer didn't have a mileage to be reported. li