The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V627000·Announced 2016-08-30

Triple E Recalls 2016 Unity Motorhomes Due to Showerhead Defect

Triple E is recalling 2016 Unity motorhomes because a defective showerhead can lower into the sink, potentially syphoning waste water into the fresh water supply.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, specifically the potential contamination of the fresh water supply by waste water.

Plain-English summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2016 Unity motorhomes, model U24X, manufactured between October 15, 2015, and June 16, 2016. The recall involves 24 vehicles that have a showerhead capable of being lowered into the shower pan or sink basin.

The defect presents a risk of injury because, in the event of a waste water backup, the submerged showerhead may syphon waste water, possibly contaminating the fresh water supply.

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 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
24

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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