Recall 15V669 affects 247 2016 Starcraft Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite trailers for water-heater warning-light wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 247 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers under recall 15V669 because the water heater can be wired so the warning light does not show when gas is on but has not ignited. That missing warning can allow gas to build up and raise fire risk near an ignition source; Starcraft dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The water heater in the 2016 Starcraft Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite trailers uses LP gas, electric power, or both to heat water for the trailer. When the gas side tries to light and ignition fails, a warning light is supposed to alert the operator that gas is on but the burner did not ignite.
On affected trailers, the water heater was wired incorrectly during installation on the production line. The gas side still operates, but the electric side does not work as intended. More important, the DSI fault light, the light that warns of a failed gas ignition, does not illuminate when gas is on and the burner fails to light.
There is no warning sign before failure. The failure is the missing warning itself, so an owner looking at the control panel does not get the normal cue that the gas system tried to ignite and did not.
Who's affected?
Both model lines point to the same owner-facing component: the water heater.
| 2016 Starcraft Travel Star | Water heater |
|---|---|
| 2016 Starcraft Launch Ultra Lite | Water heater |
| Units affected | 247 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching 2016 Starcraft model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the warning light fails to alert the operator that the gas did not ignite, unburned gas can build up. An ignition source then increases the risk of fire. Treat a failed ignition or warning light that stays off as a reason to stop using the water heater and arrange service. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Starcraft Travel Star or Launch Ultra Lite travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the free water-heater wiring correction that restores the warning light for failed gas ignition.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one, or reference recall number 15V669 when you call.
- Avoid using the water heater until the wiring repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician corrects the water heater wiring so the warning light works when the gas is on and the water heater has not ignited. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The service desk can confirm the trailer is included by VIN and document the completed repair before you leave.
Timeline
| October 16, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V669?
Recall 15V669 covers 247 2016 Starcraft Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers with water-heater wiring that prevents the warning light from illuminating when propane gas is on and does not ignite. Gas can build up and raise the risk of fire near an ignition source. Starcraft dealers correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Starcraft Travel Star or Launch Ultra Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V669. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the water-heater wiring correction. Reference recall number 15V669 and Starcraft recall number 9902261 when you call. The repair has been available since November 30, 2015.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Starcraft dealers will correct the water-heater wiring free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for affected 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the water heater gas is on but does not ignite, the missing warning light can leave the operator unaware while gas builds up. In the presence of an ignition source, that gas buildup increases fire risk.
What warning sign should I watch for?
The recall concerns a missing warning light, not a normal warning light that tells you to stop. In affected trailers, the light will not illuminate when the gas is on and does not ignite. Treat any water-heater ignition problem as a service issue and schedule the free wiring correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V669000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-945-4787 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V669 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V669000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →