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Triple E Serenity Recall 16V897: Wiring Can Overload and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 16V897, reported December 14, 2016, 18 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wire running from the power system to the battery may be connected to a 150-amp fuse, but the wire is only rated for 120 amps. If the circuit carries a load above that rating, the wire can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Owners should contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 for more information. Triple E will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will correct the wiring at the fuse holder at no cost to you. The recall began on January 5, 2017.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your RV is affected and has not yet been repaired.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V897Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2017 Serenity S24CB recreational vehicles manufactured June 1, 2016 through November 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the circuit wire leading from the coach's power system to the battery is incorrectly connected to a 150 amp fuse, however, the wire is only rated for a maximum load of 120 amps.
Risk
An overloaded wire increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wires at the fuse holder, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2017. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA #8495-1.
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

Triple E Serenity2017