The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V748000·Announced 2019-10-18

Starcraft Recalls 2016 Solstice Trailers Due to Water Heater Overheating Risk

Starcraft is recalling 2016 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers because the water heater may overheat, posing a scalding risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (scalding/steam) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV is recalling 2016 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The recall involves a defect in the water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, which could cause the operator to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

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.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT RV FW SOLSTICE
Brand
STARCRAFT RV FW
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (1)

  • SOLSTICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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