The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V300000·Announced 2024-04-29

Starcraft Recalls 2023 GSL Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Fire Risk

Starcraft RV is recalling 2023 GSL fifth wheel trailers because the cooktop LED backlight circuit board may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft RV is recalling certain 2023 GSL fifth wheel trailers. The recall involves a defect in the LED backlight circuit board located in the cooktop range. This component may fail and overheat.

An overheating circuit board increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will correct the issue by disconnecting and cutting the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminating the wiring. This repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-283-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT RV FW STARCRAFT GSL
Brand
STARCRAFT RV FW
Manufacturer
Starcraft RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
58

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)

  • STARCRAFT GSL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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