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2016 Fleetwood Southwind recall: water heater

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 13, 2015. It covers about 15 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15
reported
Nov 13, 2015
owners notified
Jan 11, 2016

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater

What is wrong
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes equipped with Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the on-demand water heaters have a gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
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.
Remedy
ARG will notify owners and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1‑800‑509‑3417 or Atwood customer service at 1‑574‑264‑2131.

Recall number 15V751000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V751000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind water heater?

Yes. Recall 15V751000, reported on November 13, 2015, covers about 15 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V751000?

ARG will notify owners and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1‑800‑509‑3417 or Atwood customer service at 1‑574‑264‑2131.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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