NHTSA Recall 15V747000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V747000; Date: Nov. 12, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Newmar Canyon Star; 2015 Newmar Canyon Star; 2016 Newmar Canyon Star
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 90
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 canyon star motorhomes manufactured September 10, 2013, to August 18, 2015 and equipped with atwood on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the water heater valve may not be properly set and, as a result, the water and gas valve may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 2015
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