International Thermal Research | NHTSA Recall #03E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E018000 by International Thermal Research. Includes 1,055 affected units, ITR/HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

International thermal research, hurricane hot water heaters, models c0 20/32/45/65/85/105/45xl, equipped with electronic control boards, model v2001, for use on motorhomes. the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.

Corrective Action

Itr has notified the motorhome manufacturers which have installed the affected water heaters into their motorhomes of the recall. customers will be notified and the water heaters will be repaired free of charge. in the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. owner notification began april 7, 2003. owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 800-755-1272.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E018000

Manufacturer: International Thermal Research

Report Received Date: 2003-03-17T00:00:00

Subject: Itr/hurricane hot water heater

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,055

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: International thermal research, hurricane hot water heaters, models c0 20/32/45/65/85/105/45xl, equipped with electronic control boards, model v2001, for use on motorhomes. the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.

Consequence Summary: If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Itr has notified the motorhome manufacturers which have installed the affected water heaters into their motorhomes of the recall. customers will be notified and the water heaters will be repaired free of charge. in the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. owner notification began april 7, 2003. owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 800-755-1272.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bdm9_g2u6-2vh6

NHTSA ID: 03E018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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