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2016 Starcraft Launch problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Starcraft Launch — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Launch years?

Launch NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Launch NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Starcraft Launch problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Lighting150%

Does the 2016 Starcraft Launch have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V680000Electrical SystemOctober 20, 2015 · 985 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Launch, Launch Ultra, AR-One, AR-One Maxx, Autumn Ridge, and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured July 9, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The affected trailers have a circuit breaker box with circuit breakers that may be mislabeled.

Consequence

With an incorrectly labeled circuit breaker box, someone may turn off the wrong breaker to work on the electrical system and receive an electrical shock.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected circuit breaker box label, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902060.

15V258000OtherMay 1, 2015 · 36 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Launch and AR-One travel trailers manufactured March 31, 2015, to April 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly list the tire size as ST205/75R14C when the actual size is LT235/75R15C. As such, these labels fail to comply with Federal Regulation Part 567.

Consequence

If the operator installs an incorrect tire due to the wrong label information, excessive tire wear may result and may cause instability during towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902239.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE OUTSIDE LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER THE CAMPER AWNING SHORTED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING. LUCKILY, I WAS UNDER THE AWNING AS THIS STARTED HAPPENING, SO I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE LIGHT OFF QUICKLY, BEFORE THE AWNING CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO BREAKERS OR FUSES WERE TRIPPED. THIS IS ON A CAMPER I BOUGHT NEW FIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 16, 2016 · fire

“THE OUTSIDE LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER THE CAMPER AWNING SHORTED OUT AND STARTED SMOKING. LUCKILY, I WAS UNDER THE AWNING AS THIS STARTED HAPPENING, SO I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE LIGHT OFF QUICKLY, BEFORE THE AWNING CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO BREAKERS OR FUSES WERE TRIPPED. THIS IS ON A CAMPER I BOUGHT NEW FIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 16, 2016 · fire

2016 Starcraft Launch — common questions

Is the 2016 Starcraft Launch reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Starcraft Launch have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Starcraft Launch. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.