The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V533000·Announced 2016-07-13

Triple E Unity Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Propane Water Heater Line Defect

Triple E is recalling 2016-2017 Unity RVs because the propane water heater line may rupture and leak gas, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (propane leak/fire risk) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Unity recreational vehicles, specifically models U24TB and U24IB, manufactured between March 1, 2016, and June 9, 2016. The recall involves 15 affected units.

The defect involves the Truma propane water heater line, which may be damaged by items moving within the lower storage compartment. This damage can cause the line to rupture, allowing propane gas to leak out. A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIPLE E UNITY
Brand
TRIPLE E
Manufacturer
Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15

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 (1)

  • UNITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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