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Winnebago Journey Recall 15V758: Water Heater Can Overheat and Scald Users

NHTSA campaign 15V758, reported November 16, 2015, 257 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain motorhomes built between March 2014 and November 2015 are equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters (models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW) that have a water and gas valve that may cause the water to overheat at the hot water tap.

If the water overheats, it can release steam, which may scald the person using the tap and increases the risk of injury. Owners should check their VIN for open recalls and contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 for more information. Winnebago will notify owners, and the remedy is still being developed, so the repair details and timing were not yet available when this recall was issued.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V758Winnebago Industries, Inc
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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

Itasca Meridian2015
Itasca Suncruiser2015
Winnebago Adventurer20152016
Winnebago Journey20152016