Atwood Mobile Products | NHTSA Recall #08E040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E040000 by Atwood Mobile Products. Includes 1,731 affected units, PILOT MODEL WATER HEATERS/GAS VALVE LEAK, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Atwood is recalling 1,731 water heaters, models 96202, 96117, 96110, 94186, and 94180, manufactured between may 20 and june 9, 2008, installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles and sold as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the water heaters were produced with gas vales that can leak internally.

Corrective Action

Atwood is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners. the remedy is to replace the complete water heater or in those instances where the water heater is installed in a recreational vehicle, the valve will be replaced free of charge. each vehicle manufacturer will submit a defect report and file a remedy plan. the recall began on june 6, 2008. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information. if you have purchased a water heater as replacement equipment, you should contact atwood at 1-574-266-4826.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E040000
Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products
Report Received Date: 2008-06-17T00:00:00
Subject: Pilot model water heaters/gas valve leak
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,731

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Atwood is recalling 1,731 water heaters, models 96202, 96117, 96110, 94186, and 94180, manufactured between may 20 and june 9, 2008, installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles and sold as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the water heaters were produced with gas vales that can leak internally.
Consequence Summary: A gas leak in the gas valve could cause a fire in the presence of an ignition source. additionally, if conditions were such that leaking propane could build, trapped in the enclosure or find its way into the cabin, any ignition source could cause an explosion.
Corrective Action: Atwood is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners. the remedy is to replace the complete water heater or in those instances where the water heater is installed in a recreational vehicle, the valve will be replaced free of charge. each vehicle manufacturer will submit a defect report and file a remedy plan. the recall began on june 6, 2008. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information. if you have purchased a water heater as replacement equipment, you should contact atwood at 1-574-266-4826.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-tsar.838p.rdub
NHTSA ID: 08E040000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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