Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15E087000

ManufacturerAtwood Mobile ProductsReported2015-10-22Affected7,375 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) is recalling certain On Demand Water Heaters, models OD45, OD50, OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. 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.

Risk

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners will be notified of the recall by their vehicle manufacturer. Owners will be instructed to contact Atwood at 1-877-546-9074 or go to www.atwood6710@stericlcle.com to confirm if their On Demand water heater is affected by the recall. RV dealers will install a rework kit free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.