Triple E Rv Empress recalls

What is wrong

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2002-2009 Invitation and Embassy recreational vehicles, 2002-2012 Regency, Regal, Senator and Topaz recreational vehicles, 2002-2010 Signature, Commander and Empress recreational vehicles, 2005-2013 Regency GT recreational vehicles, 2011-2013 MOT Trailers, 2012 Roughneck trailers (NT300), 2008-2013 Free Flight, Serenity (S24CB), Liberio (L24CB)and Free Spirit recreational vehicles and 2010-2013 Unity recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:

Risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Triple E will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1‑855‑262‑3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8894-1.

Recall number 18V093000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Triple e is recalling certain model year 2007 empress and model year 2008 topaz motor homes equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Risk

The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Remedy

Triple e is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

Recall number 11V138000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Triple e is recalling 75 my 2004-2007 empress commander, embassy, regency and topaz, my 2004-2005, 2007 signature, and my 2005-2007 regency gt recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk

Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Remedy

Triple e will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or triple e at 204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 09V089000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Triple e is recalling 21 my 2007 empress, regency, regal and senator motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Risk

This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remedy

Triple e rv is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). Owners may contact atwood at 1‑800‑348‑7418 or triple at 204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 08V044000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Risk

The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Triple e is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or triple e at 1‑204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 08V012000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, the steering bolt which attaches the steering rod to the directional steering case may be missing.

Risk

Missing bolts may cause the driver to loose steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer or a qualfied service center will inspect and, if necessary, install the appropriate bolt and nuts. The recall began on july 19, 2006. Owners may contact triple e recreational at 1‑877‑992‑9906.

Recall number 06V264000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." vehicle seats that do not have a seat belt must have a decal on the seating location that states: "this seat not for occupancy while vehicle is in motion." these labels are missing.

Risk

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained if using seats which do not have seat belts, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions free of charge. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on december 13, 2005. Owners may contact triple e rv at 204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 05V563000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motorhomes , the securing bolt for the driver and passenger side seat belt receiver buckle is stripped.

Risk

In the event of a crash the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Customers will be mailed the replacement parts. After receiving the parts customers should make an appointment with the dealer to have the parts installed. The recall began on march 31, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triple e at 204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 04V166000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motorhomes equipped with an acme heater fan speed resister pack are routed with 12 volt wires and a vacuum line that may overheat.

Risk

The wires and vacuum line could overheat and melt, which could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair wires or vacuum hoses. Owner notification is expected to be begin during february 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triple e at 1‑204‑325‑4361.

Recall number 04V039000 · Recall details