SOMERSET E1 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

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

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.

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.