CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The water heater valve in certain motorhomes may not be properly set. As a result, the water and gas valve can cause the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap, which may release steam.
The overheated water and steam can scald the operator and increase the risk of injury. Owners should stop using hot water from the affected tap until the repair is made, and should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard. The repair is free of charge. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Canyon Star | 201420152016 |
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