2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-07-10
Description
Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2013 bay hill fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured march 13, 2013, through april 25, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Evergreen will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began on july 25, 2013. Owners may contact dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-11-17
Description
Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 bayhill, lifestyle, amped, i-go, sun valley, element, reactor, and ever-lite recreational vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to august 31, 2015, equipped with atwood on-demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will install a hot water heater rework kit to remedy the safety risk, free of charge. The recall began on january 14, 2016. Owners may contact evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.
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.