SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V814000

Make Model Year
SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-21 2015-12-03 2015-12-03

Production Dates: 2012-01-02 - 2013-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: ShowHauler Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: NR

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.