Atwood Mobile Products | NHTSA Recall #85E035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E035000 by Atwood Mobile Products. Includes 157,606 affected units, LPG WATER HEATER (RV), component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain wind conditions can cause a down draft and create a slight positive pressure at the water heater flue gas outlet. This may cause a flame reversal to occur from the burner tube in the compartment between the water heater and the combustion pan. consequence of defect: the flames that occur during flame reversal may cause deterioration of the gasket surrounding the pressure and temperature relef valve. This allows the flames to contact the fiberboard jacket around the water storage tank. If this occurs a smoldering fire may result and create a risk to the vehicle and its occupants.

Corrective Action

Replace present gasket with one that has a high temperature resistance and flame resistant material.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85E035000

Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products

Report Received Date: 1985-11-27T00:00:00

Subject: Lpg water heater (rv)

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 157,606

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain wind conditions can cause a down draft and create a slight positive pressure at the water heater flue gas outlet. This may cause a flame reversal to occur from the burner tube in the compartment between the water heater and the combustion pan. consequence of defect: the flames that occur during flame reversal may cause deterioration of the gasket surrounding the pressure and temperature relef valve. This allows the flames to contact the fiberboard jacket around the water storage tank. If this occurs a smoldering fire may result and create a risk to the vehicle and its occupants.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replace present gasket with one that has a high temperature resistance and flame resistant material.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fbr6_632x_jmku

NHTSA ID: 85E035000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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