TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
TSB#: 16-035

Job Code: 9802323

Date of Publication

Flat Rate:

1.3 hr

December 2016

NOTE: This Technical Service Bulletin will be valid within (1) year from the original date of publication.
Action Required

Inspect sealant around all items mounted on roof and replace when cracks are visible.

Affected Units
2017 Solstice Fifth Wheels

H2

HA5051-5060
HB5053-5068
HC5051-5061

HD5051-5053
HE5052-5079
HF5054-5074

2017 Travel Star Fifth Wheels

H2

KJ5051-5053
KK5054-5061
KL5053-5058

KP5056-5062
KR5052-5058

2017 Solstice Super Lite FW

H2

SA5050-5077
SB5050-5051
SC5050-5051

Parts Kit
16-035S

8 tubes of Self leveling Sealant

Shop Supplies

Caulk gun
Plastic putty stick

Fig 1-4: Inspect items mounted on the roof for signs of sealant cracking.
Some of the areas you may find cracked sealant.

FIG 1

CRACKING

FIG 2

CRACKING

CRACKING

CRACKING

CRACKING
FIG 3
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FIG 4
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REPLACING CRACKED SEALANT
NOTE: ROOF AND OLD SEALANT MUST BE DRY BEFORE APPLYING NEW SEALANT.
IF OLD SEALANT IS WET, OR THE ROOF IS WET, NEW SEALANT BEING APPLIED WILL NOT STICK.

SEALANT
REMOVED
AROUND THE
ITEM

REMOVE THE
SEALANT
AROUND THE
ITEM

FIG 5
1

FIG 6

Fig 5: Remove the sealant, using the plastic putty stick, push the sealant toward the entire item.
DO NOT USE ANY SHARP OBJECTS!
Fig 6: Mounted item with Sealant removed .

FIG 8

FIG 7
2

Fig 7: Apply self leveling sealant around the item liberally over the remaining sealant and onto the roof.
Fig 8: Proper amount of Sealant applied around the item.

APPLY
SEALANT TO
LIP OF
SKYLIGHT AND
ROOF

REMOVE OLD
SEALANT
FIG 10

FIG 9
3

Fig 9: On larger items like this skylight, remove the sealant material up to the edge of the skylight as done in Fig 5.
Fig 10: Apply self leveling sealant on the perimeter of the item overlaping the sealant on the edge of item as done in Fig 7.

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FIG 11

FIG 12

4

Fig 11: Finished skylight with new sealant applied.
Fig 12: Close voids or pinholes by gently swirling your finger in a small circular pattern, gradually lifting your finger

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Technical Service Bulletin Notification TSB #16-035
Name
Address
City
st zip
Country

Dear Valued Starcraft Dealer:
Starcraft has determined that certain Model Year 2017 Solstice and Solstice Super Lite Fifth
Wheels and Travel Star Fifth Wheels require inspection for cracks in the roof sealant applied
around all attachments on the roof.
Our records indicate the following Fifth Wheel is part of your current inventory and requires the
repair prior to being retail sold.
Serial number

If you have sold the vehicle listed, please contact the current owner regarding this Service
Bulletin and process the Warranty Registration of your customer. All information concerning
this TSB is available to you on Starcraft Connect under the Service and Parts Tab. If you have
questions, please contact Starcraft Customer Service at 800-945-4787.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we are confident that this
improvement will contribute to our Customers’ continued satisfaction with their Starcraft fifth
wheel.

Sincerely,
Starcraft

December 2016

Technical Service Bulletin Notification TSB #16-035
Unit Serial Number: «SERIAL_»
Name
Address
City
st
Country

zip

Dear Valued Starcraft Customer:
Starcraft has determined that certain Model Year 2017 Solstice and Solstice Super Lite Fifth
Wheels and Travel Star Fifth Wheels require inspection for cracks in the roof sealant applied
around all attachments to the roof.
Our records indicate that your fifth wheel is affected by this Service Bulletin. Please contact your
nearest Starcraft dealer to schedule an appointment and present this letter as authorization to
have the procedure completed. This procedure will be performed at no cost to you.
If you have sold or traded your vehicle, or for any reason cannot have this service performed,
please contact the Starcraft Customer Service Department at 800-945-4787.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we are confident that this
improvement will contribute to your continued satisfaction with your fifth wheel.

Sincerely,
Starcraft