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March 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V136000
Refrigerator Exhaust May Cause Fire
An overheated wood frame could ignite and cause a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V136
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 964
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling 2010-2014 Unity U24MB, U24CB, Libero L24CB, Serenity S24CB, 2012-2014 Unity U24IB, and 2013-2014 Unity U24TB motorhomes. The refrigerator exhaust metal deflectors are missing, allowing the exhaust to vent directly onto the wood frame, which can overheat the wood.
Remedy
Dealers will install metal heat deflectors and screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#10050-1.
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.
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 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Serenity s24cm 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Libero L24CB, 2010, 2011, 2012. 2013 & 2014 Unity U24MB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24CB, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Uni!y_ U241B, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24TB motorhomes manufactured between September 1, 2009 & July 8, 2014
Description of Defect:
On motorhomes manufactured with the RML855 (single door) fridge, the fridge exhaust, at the rear of the fridge, may be discoloring the wood frame. There are no heat deflectors installed on the wood framing to protect from heat generated when the fridge is in operation on LP gas setting. In the event the fridge would exhaust for too long, there would be a possibility the wood frame could ignite and cause a fire and bodily injury.
To Have This Modification Performed:
We request your assistance to have this Safety issue corrected. Order the recall kit (0158-965 — 2 heat deflectors, screws & SOP) from Triple E RV Customer Service — Parts (Don Schaak 1-877-992-9906 ext. 260 dschaak@tripleerv.com Steve Harder — 1-877-992-9906 ext. 223 sharder@tripleerv.com). For reimbursement submit a warranty application for
Chronology :
ON JANUARY 17,2022 A RETAIL OWNER CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY INDICATING THAT THEY NOTICED WHEN THEY OPENED THE UPPER FRIDGE VENT THE WOOD FRAME SURFACES HAD SOME DISCOLORATION DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN USING THE LP SETTING ON THE RMD8555. IT WAS NOTICED AT THAT TIME THAT THERE WERE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE GAS/ LP OPERATION.
IN FEBRUARY 2022 THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM DECIDED TO BE PROACTIVE AND RECALL THE RML8555. THIS A DIFFERENT FRIDGE (SINGLE DOOR) WITH DIFFERENT INSTALLATION AND WOOD FRAMING USED ON THESE MODEL YEARS (2010-2014). THE RML8555 WAS NOT INCLUDED AT THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL 21V820 DUE TO THESE DIFFERENCES. THIS FRIDGE WAS INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND AN AUDIT OF INSTALLATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE FRIDGE MANUFACTURER IN 2010.
15 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
TRIPLE E | LIBERO | 2010-2014 |
TRIPLE E | SERENITY | 2010-2014 |
TRIPLE E | UNITY | 2010-2014 |
11 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V136-3332.PDF 215.334KB
Recall 573 Report – 3/11/2022
RCLRPT-22V136-3819.PDF 215.595KB
Recall 573 Report – 3/22/2022
RCLRPT-22V136-3274.PDF 215.591KB
Miscellaneous Document – Recall CA#10050-1 – Return Form – USA
RMISC-22V136-6086.pdf 26.101KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22V136-7751.pdf 662.216KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V136-7936.pdf 1033.846KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1
RCLQRT-22V136-2715.PDF 211.147KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2
RCLQRT-22V136-2590.PDF 211.247KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V136-2850.PDF 211.333KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V136-2152.PDF 211.449KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V136&docType=RCL
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- MONEY SAVING: Cost-effective solution designed redirect the air to optimize your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills.
- EASY TO INSTALL: 2 Powerful magnets attach to the side of the vent holding it in place. Requires no professional installation, tools, or complex adjustments.
- FITS VARIETY OF VENT SIZES: Fits any standard floor vent sizes 6"- 3" width. Goes under most furniture with max height of 1.5".
- ADJUSTABLE LENGTH: Comes with an extender piece that slides sideways for a maximum length of 15.75".
- Extra Strength Magnets:adjustable magnetic secure vent deflectors to metal register vents and metal grille vents,not falling and not slipping
- Adjustable:The AC ventilation deflector can be adjusted from 9 inches to 15 inches, providing a variety of options to suit your sidewall vents or ceiling vents
- Widely Used:AC vent deflectors is sutible for vents/sidewall/ceiling registers,floor/air conditioning/Heat/AC/under furniture
- Eeasy Installation:Install the magnet in the appropriate position and press it to the bottom, connect the air deflector, and place it on a suitable metal vent,If the adsorption force is not strong enough,please check whether the magnet is exposed, and whether the magnet is in full contact with the metal vent
- Quality Service:lf there are any questions, or requests about Air deflector, please do not hesitate to tell us and we will do our best to provide you with the highest quality service
- Adjustable grill heat plates extend from 11.75” up to 21” long, 3.75” wide, fits most gas grills. If installed reversely, the length will be extended from 11.75” to 18.37” only.
- Grill heat shield prevents flare-ups and protects burners to prolong life, prevents direct exposure to flame and distributes heat evenly.
- Replaces heat tents for side-to-side and front-to-back burners. Upgraded Stainless Steel M5 bolts and wing nuts are included, easy to install. If the screws and nuts arrive missing or you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- Thickness of porcelain steel is 1.2mm, heavy duty porcelain-coated steel construction; Thicker is better and last longer!
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- 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖: Deflectors are incredibly adaptable, allowing you to redirect airflow to the floor for optimal heating and cooling. Use an air deflector to guide the air outward, upward, or to the side to prevent the cold or heat from dissipating beneath the bed before it reaches the room.
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- 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄: Suitable for a variety of spaces such as residences, offices, and commercial settings, assuring optimum air dispersion. Combines functionality and elegance, complimenting home décor while controlling airflow.
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- 【INSTALLATION】Adjust the deflector to fit the vent and position magnets to keep the unit in place. ※ Try to press magnets(supplied) to bottom until it touch your vents, the magnets will hold down firmly.
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RECALL NOTIFICATION CA#10050-1 Please complete this form indicating Recall Notification CA#10050-1 has been performed in accordance with this Recall. E-mail completed form to recalls@tripleerv.com Customer Name: «Owner_Name» Serial # «VIN» Coach Serial #«Serial» Address (if different)_________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Date Recall Completed _______________________________________ Signature of Customer: ______________________________________ Brad Wall Customer Service / Warranty Manager
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LE I S U RE TRAVEL VANS Triple E Recreational Vehicles A Division of Triple E Canada Ltd. P: 204 325 4361 F: 204 325 5241 301 Roblin Bl vd . P.O. Box 1230 Winkler, Manitoba CA R6W 4C4 U.S. Mailin g : P.O. Box 68 Walhall a, ND 58282 LE I SU REVA NS .COM TRIPLEERV.COM IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «Owner Name» «Address 1 » «Address2» «Address3 », «Prov» «Postal Code» “This notice applies to your vehicle, «Unit» VIN #«VIN» Coach Serial #«Serial» Triple E Recreational Vehicles Recall CA# 10050-1 March 22, 2022 NHTSA #22V136 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 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Serenity S24CB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Libero L24CB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24MB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24CB, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24IB, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24TB motorhomes manufactured between September 1, 2009 & July 8, 2014 Description of Defect: On motorhomes manufactured with the RML8555 (single door) fridge, the fridge exhaust, at the rear of the fridge, may be discoloring the wood frame. There are no heat deflectors installed on the wood framing to protect from heat generated when the fridge is in operation on LP gas setting. In the event the fridge would exhaust for too long, there would be a possibility the wood frame could ignite and cause a fire and bodily injury. To Have This Modification Performed: Please order the recall kit (0158-965, 2 heat deflectors, screws & SOP) from Triple ERV Customer Service – Parts (Don Schaak- 1-877-992-9906 ext. 260 dschaak@tripleerv.com Steve Harder – 1-877-992-9906 ext. 223 sharder@tripleerv.com). When the recall kit has been received, contact your selling dealer or a RV service center in your area to arrange an appointment to have installed. The time needed to perform the recall is approximately 30 minutes. If you choose to have this Recall performed by a service center other than your dealer, prior authorization is required. This repair will be done at no cost to the owner. 1 of2 If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. 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#l00S0-1”. What if you are a Lessor? Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee within ten working days. If you no longer own this vehicle, please complete the return form stating “No Longer Own this Vehicle” or provide the new owners contact information and submitting to Customer Service at recalls@tripleerv.com For U.S. Residents If Triple E Recreational Vehicles fails or is unable to remedy this potential defect without charge, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327- 4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov We regret the inconvenience this Recall may cause you but want you to have complete satisfaction with your Leisure Travel Vans product. 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 Enclosure 2 of2
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LEISURE TRAVEL VAN S Triple E Recreational Vehicles A Division of Trip le E Canada Ltd. P: 204 325 4361 F: 204 325 5241 301 Ro bl in Blvd. P.O. Box 1230 Wink ler, Mani toba CA R6W 4C4 U. S. Ma ilin g: P.O. Box 68 Walha ll a, ND 58282 LEI SUREVA N S.COM T R IPLEER V.COM IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «Dealer» “This notice applies to this vehicle, «ProductLine» VIN #«Vin» March 22, 2022 Coach #« UNIT CoachID» Triple E Recreational Vehicles Recall CA# 10050-1 NHTSA #22V136 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 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Serenity S24CB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Libero L24CB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24MB, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24CB, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24IB, 2013 & 2014 Unity U24TB motorhomes manufactured between September 1, 2009 & July 8, 2014 Description of Defect: On motorhomes manufactured with the RML855 (single door) fridge, the fridge exhaust, at the rear of the fridge, may be discoloring the wood frame. There are no heat deflectors installed on the wood framing to protect from heat generated when the fridge is in operation on LP gas setting. In the event the fridge would exhaust for too long, there would be a possibility the wood frame could ignite and cause a fire and bodily injury. To Have This Modification Performed: We request your assistance to have this Safety issue corrected. Order the recall kit (0158-965 – 2 heat deflectors, screws & SOP) from Triple ERV Customer Service -Parts (Don Schaak- 1-877-992-9906 ext. 260 dschaak@tripleerv.com Steve Harder – 1-877-992-9906 ext. 223 sharder@tripleerv.com). For reimbursement submit a warranty application for Labour to perform this Recall: 0.4 hrs/ 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#lO0S0-1”. 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 2 of2
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : MAR 11, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-136 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10050-1 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 : 964 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2010-2014 LIBERO L24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 92 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 2 : 2010-2014 SERENITY S24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 200 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 3 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24MB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 367 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 4 : 2012-2014 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 87 Production Dates : AUG 25, 2011 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 5 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 60 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 6 : 2013-2014 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 158 Production Dates : JUL 01, 2012 – JUL 08, 2014 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : ON THE RML8555 SINGLE DOOR FRIDGE, THE EXHAUST IS DISCOLORING THE WOOD FRAMING AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE WHEN THE FRIDGE IS ON GAS / LP OPERATION FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IN THE EVENT THE FRIDGE WOULD EXHAUST FOR TOO LONG, THERE WOULD BE A POSSIBILITY THE WOOD FRAME COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE AND BODILY INJURY. Description of the Cause : THERE ARE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE WOOD FRAME WOULD SHOW SIGNS OF DISCOLORATION. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR Component Description : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR – 22 GUAGE GALVANIZED Component Part Number : NO PART # Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : ON JANUARY 17,2022 A RETAIL OWNER CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY INDICATING THAT THEY NOTICED WHEN THEY OPENED THE UPPER FRIDGE VENT THE WOOD FRAME SURFACES HAD SOME DISCOLORATION DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN USING THE LP SETTING ON THE RMD8555. IT WAS NOTICED AT THAT TIME THAT THERE WERE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE GAS/ LP OPERATION. IN FEBRUARY 2022 THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM DECIDED TO BE PROACTIVE AND RECALL THE RML8555. THIS A DIFFERENT FRIDGE (SINGLE DOOR) WITH DIFFERENT INSTALLATION AND WOOD FRAMING USED ON THESE MODEL YEARS (2010-2014). THE RML8555 WAS NOT INCLUDED AT THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL 21V820 DUE TO THESE DIFFERENCES. THIS FRIDGE WAS INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND AN AUDIT OF INSTALLATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE FRIDGE MANUFACTURER IN 2010. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS AND RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A LETTER AND REQUESTED TO ORDER THE FRIDGE RECALL KIT (PART #0158-874 – 2 HEAT DEFLECTORS & SCREWS) AND WILL RECEIVE AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR SELLING DEALER OR AN RV SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE RECALL KIT INSTALLED. THE RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. AN RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE NOTIFICATION. How Remedy Component Differs TWO METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : FRAMES OF THE FRIDGE CABINET, ONE ON THE LOWER FRAME AND ONE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRAME WHICH RUNS UP & DOWN. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : ON JANUARY 17/2022 THE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND WAS DECIDED THAT METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAME & WOOD CABINETRY / BAFFLE. A STANDARDIZED INSTALLATION PROCESS WAS NOT IN PLACE AT THE TIME THESE UNITS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR THE 2010 THRU TO 2014 MODEL YEARS. THIS PROCESS HAS SINCE BEEN UPDATED AND A CHANGE OF FRIDGE TO A DIFFERENT MODEL IN LATE 2018 TO EARLY 2021 MODEL YEARS. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO THE RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR MID TO LATE MARCH/2022. NOTIFICATION TO THE DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR MID TO LATE MARCH/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 16, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 16, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 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 22V-136 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : MAR 08, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-136 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10050-1 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 : 964 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24MB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 367 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 2 : 2010-2014 LIBERO L24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 92 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 3 : 2010-2014 SERENITY S24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 200 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 4 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 60 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 5 : 2012-2014 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 87 Production Dates : AUG 25, 2011 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 6 : 2013-2014 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 158 Production Dates : JUL 01, 2012 – JUL 08, 2014 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : ON THE RML8555 TWO DOOR FRIDGE, THE EXHAUST IS DISCOLORING THE WOOD FRAMING AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE WHEN THE FRIDGE IS ON GAS / LP OPERATION FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IN THE EVENT THE FRIDGE WOULD EXHAUST FOR TOO LONG, THERE WOULD BE A POSSIBILITY THE WOOD FRAME COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE AND BODILY INJURY. Description of the Cause : THERE ARE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMES AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE WOOD FRAME WOULD SHOW SIGNS OF DISCOLORATION. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR Component Description : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR – 22 GUAGE GALVANIZED Component Part Number : NO PART # Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : ON JANUARY 17,2022 A RETAIL OWNER CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY INDICATING THAT THEY NOTICED WHEN THEY OPENED THE UPPER FRIDGE VENT THE WOOD FRAME SURFACES HAD SOME DISCOLORATION DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN USING THE LP SETTING. IT WAS NOTICED AT THAT TIME THAT THERE WERE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE GAS/ LP OPERATION. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS AND RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A LETTER AND REQUESTED TO ORDER THE FRIDGE RECALL KIT (PART #0158-874 – 2 HEAT DEFLECTORS & SCREWS) AND WILL RECEIVE AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR SELLING DEALER OR AN RV SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE RECALL KIT INSTALLED. THE RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. AN RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE NOTIFICATION. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : TWO METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMES OF THE FRIDGE CABINET, ONE ON THE LOWER FRAME AND ONE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRAME WHICH RUNS UP & DOWN. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : ON JANUARY 17/2022 THE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND WAS DECIDED THAT METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAME & WOOD CABINETRY / BAFFLE. A STANDARDIZED INSTALLATION PROCESS WAS NOT IN PLACE AT THE TIME THESE UNITS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR THE 2010 THRU TO 2014 MODEL YEARS. THIS PROCESS HAS SINCE BEEN UPDATED AND A CHANGE OF FRIDGE TO A DIFFERENT MODEL IN LATE 2018 TO EARLY 2021 MODEL YEARS. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO THE RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR MID TO LATE MARCH/2022. NOTIFICATION TO THE DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR MID TO LATE MARCH/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 16, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 16, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 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 22V-136 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Triple E Recreational Vehicles Submission Date : MAR 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-136 Manufacturer Recall No. : CA#10050-1 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 : 964 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2010-2014 LIBERO L24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 92 Production Dates : SEP 01, 2009 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 2 : 2010-2014 SERENITY S24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 200 Production Dates : SEP 01, 2009 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 3 : 2013-2014 UNITY U24TB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 158 Production Dates : JUL 01, 2012 – JUL 08, 2014 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 4 : 2012-2014 UNITY U24IB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 87 Production Dates : AUG 25, 2011 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 5 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24CB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 60 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Vehicle 6 : 2010-2014 UNITY U24MB Descriptive Information : AN INHOUSE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED ON PROCESSES AND IT WAS NOTED THAT HEAT DEFLECTORS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING IN THE FRIDGE CABINET FOR THE RML8555 FRIDGE INSTALLED AT THAT TIME. THE PROCESS WAS UPDATED AND HEAT DEFLECTORS WAS INSTALLED ON LATER UNITS. UNITS AFFECTED 367 Production Dates : JAN 25, 2010 – JUL 08, 2014 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : ON THE RML8555 SINGLE DOOR FRIDGE, THE EXHAUST IS DISCOLORING THE WOOD FRAMING AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE WHEN THE FRIDGE IS ON GAS / LP OPERATION FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : IN THE EVENT THE FRIDGE WOULD EXHAUST FOR TOO LONG, THERE WOULD BE A POSSIBILITY THE WOOD FRAME COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE AND BODILY INJURY. Description of the Cause : THERE ARE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAMING AT THE REAR OF THE FRIDGE Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : THE WOOD FRAME WOULD SHOW SIGNS OF DISCOLORATION. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR Component Description : METAL HEAT DEFLECTOR – 22 GUAGE GALVANIZED Component Part Number : NO PART # Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : ON JANUARY 17,2022 A RETAIL OWNER CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY INDICATING THAT THEY NOTICED WHEN THEY OPENED THE UPPER FRIDGE VENT THE WOOD FRAME SURFACES HAD SOME DISCOLORATION DUE TO THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN USING THE LP SETTING ON THE RMD8555. IT WAS NOTICED AT THAT TIME THAT THERE WERE NO HEAT DEFLECTORS INSTALLED ON THE WOOD SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE GAS/ LP OPERATION. IN FEBRUARY 2022 THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM DECIDED TO BE PROACTIVE AND RECALL THE RML8555. THIS A DIFFERENT FRIDGE (SINGLE DOOR) WITH DIFFERENT INSTALLATION AND WOOD FRAMING USED ON THESE MODEL YEARS (2010-2014). THE RML8555 WAS NOT INCLUDED AT THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL 21V820 DUE TO THESE DIFFERENCES. THIS FRIDGE WAS INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND AN AUDIT OF INSTALLATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE FRIDGE MANUFACTURER IN 2010. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : DEALERS AND RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A LETTER AND REQUESTED TO ORDER THE FRIDGE RECALL KIT (PART #0158-965 – 2 HEAT DEFLECTORS & SCREWS) AND WILL RECEIVE AN SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE) TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. RETAIL OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR SELLING DEALER OR AN RV SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE RECALL KIT INSTALLED. THE RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY BY TRIPLE E RV. AN RV SERVICE CENTER OR RETAIL OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE NOTIFICATION. How Remedy Component Differs TWO METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-136 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : FRAMES OF THE FRIDGE CABINET, ONE ON THE LOWER FRAME AND ONE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FRAME WHICH RUNS UP & DOWN. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : ON JANUARY 17/2022 THE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND WAS DECIDED THAT METAL HEAT DEFLECTORS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE WOOD FRAME & WOOD CABINETRY / BAFFLE. A STANDARDIZED INSTALLATION PROCESS WAS NOT IN PLACE AT THE TIME THESE UNITS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR THE 2010 THRU TO 2014 MODEL YEARS. THIS PROCESS HAS SINCE BEEN UPDATED AND A CHANGE OF FRIDGE TO A DIFFERENT MODEL IN LATE 2018 TO EARLY 2021 MODEL YEARS. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NOTIFICATION TO THE RETAIL OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR LATE MARCH TO EARLY APRIL /2022. NOTIFICATION TO THE DEALERS IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR MID TO LATE MARCH/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 28, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 28, 2022 – APR 08, 2022 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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