CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Travel Star travel trailers, models G2JB5099-5101, JD5093-5094, JF5079, JG5067, and JN5065-5066; and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers, models G2JM5112-5113, JR5187-5197, JS5179-5196, JT5533-5639, JU5121-5155, and JZ5128-5160, manufactured from August 7, 2015, through October 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the water heater may be improperly wired such that the warning light will not illuminate to let the operator know that the gas is on but did not ignite.
- Risk
- If the warning light does not illuminate to notify the operator that the gas did not ignite, a buildup of gas may result, increasing the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will correct the water heater wiring, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902261.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers built from August 7 to October 6, 2015, the water heater may be wired incorrectly. As a result, the warning light may not come on to tell the operator that gas is flowing but has not ignited.
If the light does not warn you of an unignited gas flow, gas can build up inside the trailer. This raises the risk of fire when an ignition source is present. Owners should contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
The repair is free. Dealers will correct the water heater wiring at no charge, and Starcraft will notify affected owners directly.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft RV TT Launch Ultra Lite | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft RV TT Travel Star | 2016 |