Atwood 96117 – 08E040000

Defect Description For Recall

Atwood Is Recalling 1,731 Water Heaters, Models 96202, 96117, 96110, 94186, And 94180, Manufactured Between May 20 And June 9, 2008, Installed As Original Equipment In Various Recreational Vehicles And Sold As Aftermarket Or Replacement Equipment. The Water Heaters Were Produced With Gas Vales That Can Leak Internally.

Make Of Vehicle

ATWOOD

Model Of Vehicle

96117

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

08E040000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

A Gas Leak In The Gas Valve Could Cause A Fire In The Presence Of An Ignition Source. Additionally, If Conditions Were Such That Leaking Propane Could Build, Trapped In The Enclosure Or Find Its Way Into The Cabin, Any Ignition Source Could Cause An Explosion.

Fix Defect

Atwood Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Notify Owners. The Remedy Is To Replace The Complete Water Heater Or In Those Instances Where The Water Heater Is Installed In A Recreational Vehicle, The Valve Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will Submit A Defect Report And File A Remedy Plan. The Recall Began On June 6, 2008. Owners Should Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer For More Information. If You Have Purchased A Water Heater As Replacement Equipment, You Should Contact Atwood At 1-574-266-4826.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Atwood Mobile Products

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

1731

Date Owners Notified

20080606

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Atwood Mobile Products

Date Report Received

20080617

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard