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Triple E RV Wonder Recall 18V422: Water Can Corrode Wiring, Risking Fire and Crash

NHTSA campaign 18V422, reported June 21, 2018, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the trailer tow module on certain Wonder recreational vehicles and corrode the wiring. Possible symptoms include rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short, and possible deployment of a seatbelt pretensioner. An electrical short can increase the risk of fire, and turn signal, instrument cluster, or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness. Owners can contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number CA#9030-1. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V422Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Wonder recreational vehicles equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triple E has notified owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9030-1.
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

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