Defect Description For Recall
Certain Wind Conditions Can Cause A Down Draft And Create A Slight Positive Pressure At The Water Heater Flue Gas Outlet. This May Cause A Flame Reversal To Occur From The Burner Tube In The Compartment Between The Water Heater And The Combustion Pan. Consequence Of Defect: The Flames That Occur During Flame Reversal May Cause Deterioration Of The Gasket Surrounding The Pressure And Temperature Relef Valve. This Allows The Flames To Contact The Fiberboard Jacket Around The Water Storage Tank. If This Occurs A Smoldering Fire May Result And Create A Risk To The Vehicle And Its Occupants.
Make Of Vehicle
ATWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
ATWOOD
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
85E035000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Present Gasket With One That Has A High Temperature Resistance And Flame Resistant Material.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Atwood Mobile Products
Start Of Manufacture
19840301
End Of Manufacture
19841201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
157606
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Atwood Mobile Products
Date Report Received
19851127