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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling 2016 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The 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 is to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Starcraft will notify owners, and Atwood dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the recall condition from occurring, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2019. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or Atwood customer service at 1-877-546-9074.
- 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 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers have Atwood on-demand water heaters with a water and gas valve that may cause the unit to overheat the water at the hot water tap. Overheated water can release steam, which may scald the person using the tap and increases the risk of injury.
Starcraft will notify affected owners, and Atwood dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the condition from occurring. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or Atwood customer service at 1-877-546-9074. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft RV FW Solstice | 2016 |
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