SOMERSET E1 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V801000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET | E1 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-01-15 | 2015-11-25 | 2015-11-25 |
Production Dates: 2012-11-01 - 2015-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Columbia Northwest, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15E-087
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Columbia Northwest, Inc. "Columbia" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Somerset E1 and Santa Fe recreational trailers manufactured November 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
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.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Columbia customer service at 1-724-423-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Columbia's number for this recall is 15E-087.
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.
