WINNEBAGO SUNCRUISER 2015: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Make : WINNEBAGO Model : SUNCRUISER Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-03-20 - 2015-11-06
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V758000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-26 Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-16 Date Added to Database: 2015-11-16
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 257
Summary:
      Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW. The affected water heaters have 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 to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
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.