Recall 07V-425: 2004 Starcraft Antigua, 2003–2004 Starcraft Aruba and 8 more
STARCRAFT RV, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 11, 2007, covering about 13,765 vehicles.
The problem
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The fix
Starcraft rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or starcraft rv at 1-260-593-2550.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT RV, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V425000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Antigua | 2004 | All years |
| Starcraft Aruba | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Starcraft Homestead | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Starcraft Leisure Star | 1998 | All years |
| Starcraft Orion | 1998 | All years |
| Starcraft Settler | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Starcraft Shimera | 1998 | All years |
| Starcraft Starcraft | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Starcraft Starlite | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Starcraft Travel Star | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-425?
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 07V-425 fixed?
Starcraft rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or starcraft rv at 1-260-593-2550.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.