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Open Range 3X Recall 15V840: Missing Warning Label Could Let Sewer Gas Enter Trailer

NHTSA campaign 15V840, reported December 14, 2015, 39 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trailers may be missing a caution label that tells the operator not to leave the side drain valve of the sewer drainage system open. If that valve is left open, sewer gas can fill the trailer and increase the risk of injury to occupants.

The recall covers certain trailers built between June 12, 2013 and May 1, 2014 that have a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. Open Range R.V. Company will notify owners and send a replacement label at no cost. For the free label, contact Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V840Open Range R.V. Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Open Range R.V. Company (Open Range) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 3X recreational trailers, model 388RKS, manufactured June 12, 2013, to May 1, 2014, and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.
Risk
If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Open Range will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771.
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

Open Range 3X20142015