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Winnebago Industries, Inc. — Water Heater May Scald Operator
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 257
- Recall date
- November 16, 2015
- Brand
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Winnebago Industries, Inc. — Water Heater May Scald Operator”
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