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Triple E Unity Recall 15V570: Battery Gases Can Enter Motorhome, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 15V570, reported September 11, 2015, 246 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed, so explosive gases from the battery can enter the motorhome.

These gases increase the risk of a fire inside the vehicle. Owners should stop relying on the affected motorhome for travel until the repair is completed, and contact the manufacturer if they have questions.

The repair is free. Dealers will seal the battery compartment to keep gases out of the motorhome. Owners can contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 (Triple E recall number CA#8132-1), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V570Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Unity motorhomes, models U24MB, U24CB, U24IB and U24TB, manufactured from September 2, 2014, through September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed to prevent gases from the battery from entering the vehicle.
Risk
Explosive gases from the battery may enter the motorhome, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will seal the battery compartment to prevent gases from entering the motorhome, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8132-1.
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.

Affected vehicles

Triple E Unity20152016