CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2016 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes equipped with an Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heater may have a gas valve defect that causes the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap. This overheated water can release steam, creating a risk that the person using the tap could be scalded and injured.
If you own an affected motorhome, the manufacturer, Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG), will notify owners directly, and Atwood will provide a remedy for the water heater at no cost to you. The recall began on January 27, 2016. You can contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 for more information.
You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and have the repair completed at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2016 |
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