Itasca and Winnebago Recall 15V758000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Water Heater
NHTSA recall 15V758000 · announced November 16, 2015 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc · 257 units affected
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW. 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.
The risk
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Itasca Meridian
- 2015 Itasca Suncruiser
- 2015 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2016 Winnebago Adventurer
- 2015 Winnebago Journey
- 2016 Winnebago Journey
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.