2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE

The 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Starcraft RV for this model year.

Recalls for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE, potentially affecting up to 55 vehicles.

Recall 19V748000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

October 23, 2019 | 5 vehicles affected

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

Consequence: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 16V082000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

March 9, 2016 | 5 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 15V856000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

January 13, 2016 | 45 vehicles affected

Defect: Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Autumn Ridge, and Solstice fifth wheel trailers manufactured August 12, 2014, to October 16, 2015, and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of...

Consequence: If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Starcraft will notify owners, and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902274.

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE.

Safety Rating for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE

Starcraft RV has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 STARCRAFT SOLSTICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

16-008-Ins — EQUIPMENT

March 1, 2016

Change the orientation of the axles.