Lpg systems: water heaterRecall 16V-533 · 2016–2017 Triple E Unity
Triple E Recreational Vehicles recall 16V-533 covers 15 2016–2017 Triple E Unity for a lpg systems: water heater problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V533000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Unity recreational vehicles, models U24TB and U24IB, manufactured March 1, 2016, to June 9, 2016. The Truma propane water heater line on the affected vehicles may be damaged from items moving within the lower storage compartment, causing the line to rupture and allow propane gas to leak out.
The risk
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the protective cleat for the gas line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8349-1.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2016 to June 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.