Somerset E1, Santa FE: Water heater

Date

Nov. 25, 2015

Filed by

Columbia Northwest, Inc.

Vehicles

Somerset E1 (2013, 2014); Somerset Santa FE (2013, 2014)

Component

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Water Heater

Description of the defect

Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Somerset E1 and Santa Fe recreational trailers manufactured November 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Potentially affected

46

What can happen

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

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Columbia customer service at 1-724-423-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Columbia's number for this recall is 15E-087.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 15, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

15E-087

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V801000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.