CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Solstice and Travel Star fifth wheel trailers manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 14, 2015 and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
- Risk
- The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the recall condition from occurring, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902282.
- 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
Certain 2016 Starcraft RV Solstice and Travel Star fifth wheel trailers, built between July 31 and September 14, 2015, have Atwood on-demand water heaters with a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.
The overheated water may release steam, which could scald the person using the tap and increase the risk of injury.
Starcraft will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install a water flow adjustment stop key to prevent the condition, at no cost to you. Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, referencing recall number 9902282, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft RV FW Solstice | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft RV TT Travel Star | 2016 |