Evergreen Lifestyle recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 17, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC recalls 2013–2015 Evergreen — 8 models

Recall number

15V764000

Brand / firm

Evergreen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,656 units

Why it was recalled

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Bayhill, Lifestyle, Amped, I-Go, Sun Valley, Element, Reactor, and Ever-Lite recreational vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to August 31, 2015, equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

What to do

EverGreen will notify owners, and dealers will install a hot water heater rework kit to remedy the safety risk, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.