CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
- Problem
- Compass Conversions, LLC (Compass Conversions) is recalling one model year 2014 Bloomer Horse Trailer and one 2015 Platinum Horse Trailer with Atwood Model on-demand water heaters. Additionally, one Atwood water heater from Compass Conversions inventory is being recalled. The affected 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
- Compass Conversions will notify the owners and Atwood dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2016. Owners may contact Compass Conversion customer service at 1-254-771-9909 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
Some on-demand water heaters in certain horse trailers may have a gas valve that can cause the water in the hot water tap to overheat. The overheated water may release steam, which could scald anyone using the tap and raises the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Compass Conversions, LLC. Authorized Atwood dealers will install a remedy kit on the affected water heater at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Compass Conversions customer service at 1-254-771-9909 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls, and stop using the hot water tap until the repair is completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bloomer Horse Trailer | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Platinum Horse Trailer | 2015 |