NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
| Make : NEWMAR | Model : CANYON STAR | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-09-10 - 2015-08-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V747000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-12 | Date Added to Database: 2015-11-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90 | ||
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Summary:
Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured September 10, 2013, to August 18, 2015 and equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the water heater valve may not be properly set and, as a result, the water and gas valve may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap. |
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Consequence:
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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