The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V422000·Announced 2018-06-21

Triple E RV Recalls 2017-2018 Wonder Models Due to Wiring Defect

Triple E RV is recalling 2017-2018 Wonder recreational vehicles because water can corrode wiring in the trailer tow module, potentially causing electrical shorts, fire, or crash risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring corrosion) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2017-2018 Wonder recreational vehicles equipped with a trailer tow module. The recall addresses a defect where water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring. This corrosion can cause issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, electrical shorts, and the unintended deployment of seatbelt pretensioners.

The primary safety risks associated with this defect include an increased risk of fire due to electrical shorts and an increased risk of a crash due to problems with turn signals, the instrument cluster, or seatbelt pretensioners.

Owners should contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TRIPLE E RV WONDER
Brand
TRIPLE E RV
Manufacturer
Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9

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)

  • WONDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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