Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 16V-627 · 2016 Triple E Unity
Triple E Recreational Vehicles recall 16V-627 covers 24 2016 Triple E Unity for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 8% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V627000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2016 Unity motorhomes, model U24X, manufactured October 15, 2015, to June 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a showerhead that can be lowered into the shower pan or sink basin.
The risk
In the event of a waste water backup, a submerged showerhead may syphon the waste water, possibly contaminating the fresh water supply, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install two guide rings to prevent the shower head from lowering into the shower pan or sink basin, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA #8368-1.
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
8%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2015 to June 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.