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August 31, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V608000
Battery Disconnect May Short Circuit
A short circuit and blown fuse increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V608
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 341
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 U24TB motorhomes. The battery disconnect switch may contact the refrigerator frame, causing it to short circuit and blow the fuse.
Remedy
Dealers will install a full protective plastic cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#10253-1R. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall 23V002.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
DECEMBER 21/2022 – A MOTORHOME IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS SHORTED THE CIRCUIT AND BLEW A 100 AMP FUSE. THE CAUSE WAS THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL POST HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING THE SHORT CIRCUIT. THE FRIDGE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET CROOKED CAUSING LESS SPACE FOR THE TERMINAL POSTS. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRIDGE CABINET DRAWING HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT A THICKER MATERIAL BEING USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE CABINET, THUS CAUSING LESS SPACE BETWEEN THE TERMINAL POSTS & THE FRIDGE FRAME.
CA#10253-1 Battery Disconnect Switch May Short – 2021-2022 Triple E Unity U24IB & 2021-2023 Unity U24TB Motorhomes
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
TRIPLE E | UNITY | 2021-2023 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V608-2229.PDF 214.296KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V608-6505.pdf 645.834KB
Miscellaneous Document – Return Form
RMISC-23V608-4476.pdf 80.244KB
Recall 573 Report – 9/11/2023
RCLRPT-23V608-6624.PDF 214.305KB
Recall 573 Report – 9/11/2023
RCLRPT-23V608-1771.PDF 214.3KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V608-6594.pdf 661.791KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V608&docType=RCL
- Heavy Duty: ABS plastic housing, durable made for safety use, rear cover insulates terminals against any short of circuits, equiped with 4 sets of bolts.
- Operation: On/Off 2 positions, 275 A continuous at DC 12V, 455 A intermittent at DC 12V, 1250 A momentary at DC 12V.
- Compatible: used for DC 12 - 48 V systems to isolate and secure the electrical system, can stand alone or be locked together with other switch.
- Purpose: eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use, disconnects the battery safely.
- Copper terminal stud size: 3/8" (10 mm) x 2, very easy to install, universal used for car, vehicle, Rv and boat, also electrical equipment's switch.
- Heavy Duty: ABS plastic housing, durable made for safety use, rear cover insulates terminals against any short of circuits, equipped with 4 sets of bolts.
- Operation: On/Off 2 positions, 275 A continuous at DC 12V, 455 A intermittent at DC 12V, 1250 A momentary at DC 12V.
- Compatible: used for DC 12 - 48V systems to isolate and secure the electrical system, can stand alone or be locked together with other switch.Its purpose is to eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use, disconnects the battery safely.
- Widely used for car, marine boat, RV, camper, travel trailer, truck, ATV, UTV, battery banks and other devices.
- Package include:1x On/Off battery switch,4 bolts incuded.
- Operation: used for DC 12-24 V systems, On/Off 2 position, rated current: 100A (12V ), Max. withstanding current: 150A (12V ).
- Heavy Duty: ABS plastic and solid brass nuts / washers, rust and corrosion resistant, durable made for safety use.
- Convenience: easy to install & simple to use, 2 removable keys, waterproof cover for key hole.
- Purpose: used for battery to isolate and secure the electrical system, eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use, disconnects the battery safely.
- Size: 2 brass terminals: 3/8", 2 mounting holes: 3/16". Used for Car, Vehicle, RV and Boat, also electrical equipment's switch.
- Convenience: direct fit and no modifications, hook up to TOP post battery negative directly, do not need additional battery cables or lugs, isolate and secure the electrical system easily.
- Operation: used for DC 12 - 48 V systems, ON/OFF 2 positions, 275 A continuous at DC 12V, 455 A intermittent at DC 12V, 1250 A momentary at DC 12V.
- Heavy Duty: ABS plastic housing, durable made for safety use. Extended the top post battery negative to original size: standard top post negative (17 mm cone/tapering negative (-)), installation space should be checked.
- Compatible: used for standard top post battery (19 mm cone/tapering positive & 17 mm cone/tapering negative). Can stand alone or be locked together with other switch.
- Purpose: eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use, disconnects the battery safely, widely used for car, vehicle, Rv and boat.
- 【Compatible】- The battery disconnect switch is used for top post terminal(0.59''- 0.67'' cone battery negative post only). Compatible the condition of 12V voltage, 125A rated current, heavy duty.
- 【High Quality】- Our solid brass 12v battery disconnect switch with stainless steel fasteners provide excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, no need to worry about its service life.
- 【Easy to Use】Knob type design to disconnect or connect battery, just follow the direction instructions on the switch, unscrewing or tightening the battery switch into an “on” or “off” position to control current.
- 【Protect Battery】This battery shut off switch is designed to cut-off power flowing to the battery, avoid unwanted battery consumption when not used for long periods of time, extend the life of battery.
- 【Widely Applications】- Suitable for Car, Marine,tractor, camper, boat, RV, truck batteries which have a standard 0.59''-0.67''(15-17 mm) cone top post terminal, also used for electrical equipment.
- Heavy Duty: ABS plastic Battery Disconnect Isolator Master Switch with 2 Removable Key Rust and corrosion resistant, Solid cooper nuts and brass washers
- Operation: 2 brass Copper pillar: 0.33"/8mm. used for DC 12-24 V systems, On/Off 2 position, rated current: 100A (12V ), Max. withstanding current: 200A (12V ).
- Easy operation: disconnect and reconnect battery by one simple turn of the knob on it.The key Can Be Taken Down When There is No Power Connection.In this way,Power Supply Will Not Be Viciously Switched On.Waterproof Case Can Better Protect Key Hole.
- Purpose: Disconnects the battery safely,to eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use,sleek modern appearance,sturdy and durable,Widely Used For Car,Marine,Boat,RV,Camper,Truck,ATV, UTV,Battery Banks And Other 12-24V Devices.
- After-sales Service: We provide 1 years’ warranty for all of our products since the purchasing day
- Easy to Use: Turning it on powers up your system, turning it off cuts the power.It can handle 275 Amps of continuous DC power for up to 1 hour, 455 Amps intermittently for 5 minutes, and 1250 Amps for cranking power lasting 10 seconds. It has 2x3/8" (10mm) studs.
- Sturdy Construction: This battery disconnect switch is built with a tough ABS plastic housing, tinned copper studs, and nuts. It includes 4 stainless steel mounting screws and caps for secure installation. You can easily access battery cables with 4 removable side plates.
- Safety First: The battery shut-off switch disconnects your battery safely, preventing excessive drain when your vehicle or boat isn't in use.
- Versatile Compatibility: This quick disconnect switch is designed for 12-48V DC systems, allowing you to isolate and secure your electrical system. It can work independently or be locked together with other switches, offering a simple and cost-effective way to separate batteries.
- Wide Range of Uses: This universal switch is suitable not just for cars, RVs, trucks, and marine boats but also for various electrical equipment, like flashing lights, chassis lights, fog lights, and dome lights.
- Battery Disconnect Switch: Marine Battery Switch Easy To Install 12V 24V 48V Battery Switch with On/Off position in clear color labels. Switch OFF = No power (red) to the cut-off circuit, Switch ON=Power (green) to closed circuit. Rating: 275 A continuous at DC 12V, 455 A Intermittent at DC 12V, 1250 A momentary at DC 12V..
- WaterProof: Battery Disconnect Switch Marine Battery Switch is made of ABS plastic housing and copper tin plating inner stud. Fully enclosed design to protect wiring from dirt, corrosion and rain.
- Comprehensive Safety: When Camper RV boat Truck Travel Trailer not in use, disconnecting the power will prevent the battery from draining. If the battery is not disconnected, it will continue to drain until the battery is depleted. When you come back to drive the car for a few months or even six months, the car will no longer be able to fire up. When the vehicle breaks down for maintenance, you can disconnect the current without having to remove the battery clamps.
- Wide Application: Heavy Duty Marine Battery Switch Easy to disconnect power, Good isolator for Travel Trailer Camper RV Boat Car trolling motor, Please Disconnect batteries befor you start.
- What You Get: Give you Nice 1 Pack Switches, 4 Pcs 2*3/8 Copper Lugs, 4 Pcs Heatshrink and for your cables, a Hex Wrench which can provide great convenience for your installation.
- Compatible: with a long bolt, used for side post terminal, battery side post with 3/8" hole only, recommended to mount on NEGATIVE battery post, DC 12V-24V system, 200A continuous and 600A momentary at DC 12V, on/off 2 position.
- Convenience: knife blade type, easy to install & simple to use. Lift the knife, then power will cut.
- Heavy Duty: solid brass made, rust and corrosion resistant, durable made for safety use.
- Purpose: used for battery to isolate and secure the electrical system, eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle or boat is not in use, disconnects the battery safely.
- Compatible with GM side post batteries or other batteries which have a 3/8" side post terminal, also used for electrical equipment.
- MORE STURDY, BETTER CONDUCTIVITY: Compared with the traditional ABS plastic shell material, the heavy duty cut off switch uses a better nylon 66 shell, high temperature resistance effect is better, more safe to use; The internal screw of the cutoff switch uses copper plated silver + silver contacts, which has better electrical conductivity, oxidation resistance and longer service life.
- LED DIGITAL VOLTMETER DISPLAY: The battery isolator switch surface is equipped with an LED display, which displays the current voltage status in real time, allowing you to better monitor the battery status at any time. When the battery switch is on, the upper button screen monitors the voltage in real time. When the master disconnect switch is off, the screen does not display.
- COMPATIBILITY & SAFETY: This Battery Kill Switch Used for DC 5 - 60V systems to isolate and secure the electrical system; eliminate any power draw from the battery when vehicle is not in use, disconnects the battery safely; provide a reliable way to shutdown electrical power during maintenance and protect batteries from excessive drain.
- EASY TO OPERATE: On/Off 2 position, Suitable for various 6V/12V/24V/48V/60V systems. Current: 250A Continuous at DC 12V; 300A for 30 minutes. Clockwise to turn on , counter clockwise to turn off.
- WIDE APPLICATION: Battery isolator switch is universal used for RV, Marine, Car, Boat, Camper, Travel Trailer, Truck, ATV, UTV battery and other engine application, makes it an effortless job of turning the battery on and off.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : AUG 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-608 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10253-1R Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Address : PO Box 1230 Winkler MB Canada 00 R6W 4C4 Company phone : 204-325-4361 Population : Number of potentially involved : 341 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 75 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – DEC 01, 2022 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2023 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 266 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – DEC 01, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED AT THE ENTRY DOOR, THE TERMINAL POSTS CAN CONTACT THE METAL GROUNDED FRIDGE FRAME RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS WOULD Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : CONTACT THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME IT COULD CAUSE A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOW THE FUSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE AND INJURY. Description of the Cause : A DESIGN OVERSIT AND NOT UPDATING CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE USE OF PLYWOOD WHICH IS A THICKER MATERIAL. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ROOM FROM THE TERMINAL POSTS AND THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE 100 AMP FUSE IN THE MEGA FUSE HOLDER IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WOULD HAVE BLOWN. Involved Components : Component Name : BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL Component Description : BATTERY DISCONNECT CONNECTION Component Part Number : 126-0763 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : DECEMBER 21/2022 – A MOTORHOME IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS SHORTED THE CIRCUIT AND BLEW A 100 AMP FUSE. THE CAUSE WAS THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL POST HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING THE SHORT CIRCUIT. THE FRIDGE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET CROOKED CAUSING LESS SPACE FOR THE TERMINAL POSTS. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRIDGE CABINET DRAWING HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT A THICKER MATERIAL BEING USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE CABINET, THUS CAUSING LESS SPACE BETWEEN THE TERMINAL POSTS & THE FRIDGE FRAME. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS WITH INVENTORY WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER PER MOTORHOME TO BE INSTALLED. DEALERS WILL SUBMIT A WARRANTY APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER. THE RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED OR THE SERVICE CENTER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. A RETAIL OWNER OR SERVICING CENTER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIR PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTIFICATION How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE BACK OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : INTIALLY ON DECEMBER 21/2022 DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TWO RUBBER TERMINAL POST PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON EACH MOTORHOME. THE DESIGN TEAM WILL UPDATE THE CABINET DRAWING FOR THE UNITY U24TB TO MOVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TO THE FRIDGE EXHAUSE/VENT CHAMBER AS IN ALL OTHER MODELS MANUFACTURED. THE UNITY U24IB IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. ON JUNE 1/2023 IT WAS DETERMINED THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PROTECT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT HAPPENING AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WAS INITIATED AS A BETTER WAY TO PROTECT THIS FROM HAPPENING. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. NOTIFICATION TO RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECT TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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RECALL NOTIFICATION CA#10253-1R – RETURN FORM Please complete this form indicating Recall Notification CA#10253-1R has been performed in accordance with this Recall. E-mail completed form to recalls@tripleerv.com Customer Name: «Owner_Name» Serial # W1X8E33Y4LN129308 Coach Serial #U242NMW030909 Address (if different)_________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Date Recall Completed _______________________________________ Signature of Customer: ______________________________________ Brad Wall Customer Service / Warranty Manager
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LEISURE TR A VEL V ANS Triple E Recreational Vehicles A Division of Triple E Canada Ltd. P: 204 325 4361 F: 204 325 5241 301 Robl in Blvd. P.O. Box 1230 Win kler, Man itoba CA R6W 4C4 U.S. Mai lin g: P.O. Box 68 Walh al la, ND 58282 LEI SU R EVANS.COM T RIPLE ERV.COM IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «Dealer» “This notice applies to this vehicle, «ProductLine» VIN #«Vin» September 11 , 2023 Coach #« UNIT CoachID» Triple E Recreational Vehicles Recall CA#10253-1R NHTSA #23V608 This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Triple E Recreational Vehicles has decided that a defect exists in certain 2021, 2022 & 2023 Unity U24IB & Unity U24TB motorhomes manufactured between June 17, 2020 and February 13, 2023 This notification supercedes original Recall CA#10253-1. All motorhomes previously completed under Recall CA#l0253-1 require this installation. Description of Defect: The battery disconnect switch, located at the entry door, the terminal posts in the fridge cabinet at the entry door, may contact the grounded metal fridge frame resulting in a short circuit. If the battery disconnect switch terminal posts would contact the metal fridge frame it would cause a short in the circuit and blow a fuse and possibly causing an increased risk of fire and injury. To Have This Modification Performed: We request your assistance to have this Safety issue corrected. Install the full protective cover on the battery disconnect switch, which is included in this mailing. Follow the SOP included to complete as required. For reimbursement submit a warranty application for Labour to perform this Recall: 0.5 hr./ unit 1 of2 For more information contact Triple ERV/Leisure Travel Vans at 1-877- 992-9906 Customer Service/ Warranty department or by e-mail recalls@tripleerv.com in the subject line “Recall CA#l0253-1R”. Thank you for your anticipated assistance and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information. Sincerely, Brad Wall Customer Service / Warranty Manager BW/wcw Enclosures 1 – SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) 1 – Protective plastic cover 1 – Screw 2 of2
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : SEP 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-608 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10253-1R Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Address : PO Box 1230 Winkler MB Canada 00 R6W 4C4 Company phone : 204-325-4361 Population : Number of potentially involved : 391 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 308 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – DEC 01, 2022 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 83 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – FEB 13, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED AT THE ENTRY DOOR, THE TERMINAL POSTS CAN CONTACT THE METAL GROUNDED FRIDGE FRAME RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS WOULD Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : CONTACT THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME IT COULD CAUSE A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOW THE FUSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE AND INJURY. Description of the Cause : A DESIGN OVERSIT AND NOT UPDATING CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE USE OF PLYWOOD WHICH IS A THICKER MATERIAL. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ROOM FROM THE TERMINAL POSTS AND THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE 100 AMP FUSE IN THE MEGA FUSE HOLDER IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WOULD HAVE BLOWN. Involved Components : Component Name : BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL Component Description : BATTERY DISCONNECT CONNECTION Component Part Number : 126-0763 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : DECEMBER 21/2022 – A MOTORHOME IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS SHORTED THE CIRCUIT AND BLEW A 100 AMP FUSE. THE CAUSE WAS THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL POST HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING THE SHORT CIRCUIT. THE FRIDGE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET CROOKED CAUSING LESS SPACE FOR THE TERMINAL POSTS. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRIDGE CABINET DRAWING HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT A THICKER MATERIAL BEING USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE CABINET, THUS CAUSING LESS SPACE BETWEEN THE TERMINAL POSTS & THE FRIDGE FRAME. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS WITH INVENTORY WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER PER MOTORHOME TO BE INSTALLED. DEALERS WILL SUBMIT A WARRANTY APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER. THE RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED OR THE SERVICE CENTER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. A RETAIL OWNER OR SERVICING CENTER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIR PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTIFICATION How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE BACK OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : INTIALLY ON DECEMBER 21/2022 DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TWO RUBBER TERMINAL POST PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON EACH MOTORHOME. THE DESIGN TEAM WILL UPDATE THE CABINET DRAWING FOR THE UNITY U24TB TO MOVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TO THE FRIDGE EXHAUSE/VENT CHAMBER AS IN ALL OTHER MODELS MANUFACTURED. THE UNITY U24IB IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. ON JUNE 1/2023 IT WAS DETERMINED THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PROTECT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT HAPPENING AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WAS INITIATED AS A BETTER WAY TO PROTECT THIS FROM HAPPENING. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. NOTIFICATION TO RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECT TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : SEP 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-608 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10253-1R Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Address : PO Box 1230 Winkler MB Canada 00 R6W 4C4 Company phone : 204-325-4361 Population : Number of potentially involved : 391 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 83 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – DEC 01, 2022 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2023 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE AREA, IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. THE SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS MAY CONTACT THE FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. THE MODELS NOT INCLUDED HAVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE FRIDGE CABINET NOT CLOSE TO THE METAL FRAMING OF THE FRIDGE. UNITS AFFECTED 308 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2020 – DEC 01, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, LOCATED AT THE ENTRY DOOR, THE TERMINAL POSTS CAN CONTACT THE METAL GROUNDED FRIDGE FRAME RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOWING A 100 AMP FUSE. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TERMINAL POSTS WOULD Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : CONTACT THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME IT COULD CAUSE A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT AND BLOW THE FUSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE AND INJURY. Description of the Cause : A DESIGN OVERSIT AND NOT UPDATING CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE USE OF PLYWOOD WHICH IS A THICKER MATERIAL. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ROOM FROM THE TERMINAL POSTS AND THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE 100 AMP FUSE IN THE MEGA FUSE HOLDER IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WOULD HAVE BLOWN. Involved Components : Component Name : BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL Component Description : BATTERY DISCONNECT CONNECTION Component Part Number : 126-0763 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : DECEMBER 21/2022 – A MOTORHOME IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS SHORTED THE CIRCUIT AND BLEW A 100 AMP FUSE. THE CAUSE WAS THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TERMINAL POST HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE METAL FRIDGE FRAME CAUSING THE SHORT CIRCUIT. THE FRIDGE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET CROOKED CAUSING LESS SPACE FOR THE TERMINAL POSTS. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRIDGE CABINET DRAWING HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT A THICKER MATERIAL BEING USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE CABINET, THUS CAUSING LESS SPACE BETWEEN THE TERMINAL POSTS & THE FRIDGE FRAME. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-608 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS WITH INVENTORY WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER PER MOTORHOME TO BE INSTALLED. DEALERS WILL SUBMIT A WARRANTY APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER. THE RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED OR THE SERVICE CENTER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. A RETAIL OWNER OR SERVICING CENTER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIR PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTIFICATION How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE BACK OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED IN THE FRIDGE CABINET. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : INTIALLY ON DECEMBER 21/2022 DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TWO RUBBER TERMINAL POST PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON EACH MOTORHOME. THE DESIGN TEAM WILL UPDATE THE CABINET DRAWING FOR THE UNITY U24TB TO MOVE THE BATTERY DISCONNECT TO THE FRIDGE EXHAUSE/VENT CHAMBER AS IN ALL OTHER MODELS MANUFACTURED. THE UNITY U24IB IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. ON JUNE 1/2023 IT WAS DETERMINED THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO PROTECT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT HAPPENING AND A FULL PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER WAS INITIATED AS A BETTER WAY TO PROTECT THIS FROM HAPPENING. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. NOTIFICATION TO RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECT TO OCCUR EARLY SEPTEMBER/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 08, 2023 – SEP 20, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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