The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21E056000·Announced 2021-06-23

R.C. Willett NorthStar Truck Campers Recalled for Gas Leak Risk

R.C. Willett is recalling NorthStar 8.5 Arrow U truck campers with specific Dometic stoves because an over-tightened bolt may damage the seal, causing a gas leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (gas leak/fire) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

R.C. Willett Company Inc. is recalling certain NorthStar 8.5 Arrow U truck campers equipped with Dometic S31, R1731, and R2131 3-burner slide-in stoves. The recall involves 6 affected units.

The defect involves the saddle valve securing bolt, which may be over-tightened. This can damage the o-ring seal, resulting in a continuous gas leak. A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install a remedy kit containing gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2021. Owners may contact R.C. Willett customer service at 1-319-233-3461 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP recall
Manufacturer
R.C. WILLETT COMPANY INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Vehicle Appliance
Hazard
Affected units
6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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