NHTSA recall 15V814000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater
Showhauler Motorhome
Reported Dec 3, 20151 vehicles affectedShowHauler Trucks, Inc.Maker’s number NRBuilt Jan 2, 2012 – Dec 31, 2013
The defect
ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. is recalling one 2013 ShowHauler 20'6" msl recreational vehicle equipped with an Atwood on demand water heater (ODWH) model OD45, OD50, or OD50CW. The affected water heater has a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
The 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.
The remedy
Showhauler will notify the owner and Atwood will provide a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 and/or ShowHauler customer service 1-574-825-6764.