Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V758000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V758000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 257 affected units, Water Heater May Scald Operator, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V758000
Report Received Date: 2015-11-16T00:00:00
Subject: Water heater may scald operator
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 257

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 29.96

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NHTSA ID: 15V758000
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Created At: 1742808662
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