Nexus Evoque recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 6, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nexus RVs, LLC recalls 2018–2020 Nexus — 9 models

Recall number

21V780000

Brand / firm

Nexus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,000 units

Why it was recalled

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Nexus RV's, LLC (Nexus) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Nexus Bentley, Bentley Diamond, Evoque, Ghost, Maybach, Wraith, Phantom, Triumph, and Viper recreational vehicles, built on International or Ford chassis. These vehicles are equipped with certain Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

What to do

Nexus will work with Dometic, who will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nexus customer service at 1-574-970-0848.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.