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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V082📅 Feb 11, 2016

2016 Starcraft RV FW Solstice & 2016 Starcraft RV TT Travel Star recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V082000
Manufacturer recall #
9902282
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV
Vehicles affected
5
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Owner phone
1-800-945-4787
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 9, 2016
Built
Jul 31, 2015 – Sep 14, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V082 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V082?

2016 Starcraft RV FW Solstice & 2016 Starcraft RV TT Travel Star. 5 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Starcraft RV FW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-945-4787.