NHTSA Campaign Id 15V751000; Date: Nov. 13, 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:2016 Fleetwood Southwind
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater
Manufactured by: Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Affected Units:: 15
Recall 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.
How to Fix: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.
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: Jan 11, 2016
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