NHTSA Recall 16V082000: Water heater (equipment)
Starcraft RV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Starcraft RV FW Solstice.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 9902282 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | February 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Solstice and Travel Star fifth wheel trailers manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 14, 2015 and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Safety risk
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the recall condition from occurring, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902282.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V082000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.