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