NEWMAR MOTOR HOME 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Make : NEWMAR Model : MOTOR HOME Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2012-01-02 - 2013-12-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V814000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-21 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-03 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-03
Manufacturers Involved: ShowHauler Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: NR
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1
Summary:
      ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. is recalling one 2013 ShowHauler 20'6" msl recreational vehicle equipped with an Atwood on demand water heater "ODWH" model OD45, OD50, or OD50CW. The affected water heater has a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
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.
Remedy:
      Showhauler will notify the owner and Atwood will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 and/or ShowHauler customer service 1-574-825-6764.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.