Triple E Unity recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 11, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triple E Recreational Vehicles recalls 2015–2016 Triple E Unity

Recall number

15V570000

Brand / firm

Triple E

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 246 units

Why it was recalled

Explosive gases from the battery may enter the motorhome, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Unity motorhomes, models U24MB, U24CB, U24IB and U24TB, manufactured from September 2, 2014, through September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed to prevent gases from the battery from entering the vehicle.

What to do

Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will seal the battery compartment to prevent gases from entering the motorhome, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8132-1.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.