CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2014 Regency GT 24MB motorhomes manufactured September 1, 2013, to December 1, 2013, equipped with certain 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, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Triple E will notify owners and Atwood dealers will remedy the hot water heater issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-204-325-4361, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Triple E's number for this recall is Atwood Water Heater.
- 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 water heaters installed in these motorhomes have a water and gas valve that may cause hot water at the tap to overheat. The overheated water can release steam, which creates a risk of scalding the person using the tap and increases the chance of injury.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. Authorized Atwood dealers will repair the hot water heater at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Triple E customer service at 1-204-325-4361 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Triple E RV Regency GT | 2014 |
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