SOUTHWIND UNSPECIFIED 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
| Make : SOUTHWIND | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-05-06 - 2015-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V751000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-13 | Date Added to Database: 2015-11-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: REV Recreation Group | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15 | ||
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Summary:
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. "ARG" is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes equipped with Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the on-demand water heaters have a gas valve that 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:
ARG will notify owners and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. |
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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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