NHTSA Recall 15V758000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V758000; Date: Nov. 16, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Itasca Meridian; 2015 Itasca Suncruiser; 2015 Winnebago Adventurer; 2016 Winnebago Adventurer; 2015 Winnebago Journey; 2016 Winnebago Journey
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 257
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 26, 2016
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