The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V758000·Announced 2015-11-16

Winnebago Recalls Motorhomes With Overheating Water Heater Valves

Winnebago is recalling specific 2015-2016 motorhomes because a water heater valve may cause water to overheat, potentially releasing steam and scalding users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (scalding from steam) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential harm without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, as well as 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between March 20, 2014, and November 6, 2015, and are equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters (models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW). The recall involves a defect in the water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, which could cause the operator to scald themselves and increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Winnebago will notify owners of the recall, which began on January 26, 2016. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA ADVENTURER, JOURNEY, SUNCRUISER, MERIDIAN
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
257

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • ADVENTURER
  • JOURNEY
  • SUNCRUISER
  • MERIDIAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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