Triple E RV Wonder recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 21, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triple E Recreational Vehicles recalls 2017–2018 Triple E RV Wonder

Recall number

18V422000

Brand / firm

Triple E RV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9 units

Why it was recalled

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Wonder recreational vehicles equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

What to do

Triple E has notified owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9030-1.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.