The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V669000·Announced 2015-10-16

Starcraft RV Recalls 2016 Travel Trailers Due to Water Heater Wiring Defect

Starcraft RV is recalling 247 model year 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers because improper water heater wiring may prevent the gas warning light from illuminating, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper wiring) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers manufactured between August 7, 2015, and October 6, 2015. The recall covers 247 units, including specific model numbers for the Travel Star (G2JB5099-5101, JD5093-5094, JF5079, JG5067, and JN5065-5066) and Launch Ultra Lite (G2JM5112-5113, JR5187-5197, JS5179-5196, JT5533-5639, JU5121-5155, and JZ5128-5160) lines.

The defect involves improper wiring of the water heater, which may prevent the warning light from illuminating to indicate that the gas is on but has not ignited. If the warning light fails to illuminate, a buildup of gas may occur, increasing the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT RV TT TRAVEL STAR, LAUNCH ULTRA LITE
Brand
STARCRAFT RV TT
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
247

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TRAVEL STAR
  • LAUNCH ULTRA LITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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