Defect summary
R.C. Willett Company Inc. (R.C. Willett) is recalling certain NorthStar 8.5 Arrow U truck campers, equipped with Dometic S31, R1731, and R2131 3-burner slide in stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be over tightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2021. Owners may contact R.C. Willett customer service at 1-319-233-3461.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21E056000. Text as published by NHTSA.