CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Bayhill, Lifestyle, Amped, I-Go, Sun Valley, Element, Reactor, and Ever-Lite recreational vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to August 31, 2015, equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. 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 is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- EverGreen will notify owners, and dealers will install a hot water heater rework kit to remedy the safety risk, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.
- 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 recreational vehicles with Atwood on-demand water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap. Overheated water can release steam, which may scald the operator and increases the risk of injury.
The manufacturer, EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC, will notify owners, and dealers will install a hot water heater rework kit to correct the problem. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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