Starcraft RV is recalling 2016 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers equipped with Atwood
— Recall Campaign #19V748000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V748000
| Manufacturer: | Starcraft RV |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V748000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.