01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Triple E Unity recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V673000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- August 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 550campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Unity U24IB, U24TB, U24RL, Wonder W24RL, and W24RTB vehicles. The 12-volt wire for the illuminated assist handle is routed too close to the refrigerator exhaust, which could melt the wire and blow the fuse.
Why it matters: A melted wire and blown fuse can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install foil tape over the 12-volt wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9949-1.
Owner notification: September 14, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 21V400000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 27, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,173campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Serenity S24CB, Unity U24MB, U24CB, U24IB, U24FX, U24TB, U24RL, Wonder W24RL, W24MB, W24FTB, and W24RTB recreational vehicles. The metal deflector that protects the refrigerator's wood frame from exhaust is positioned too low, which could allow the exhaust to discolor or char the wood frame.
Why it matters: Discoloration or charring of the wood frame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a metal deflector extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9932-1.
Owner notification: June 30, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 21V320000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 5, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,006campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Unity U24FX, U24Rl, U24MB, U24CB, U24TB, U24IB, 2020-2021 Wonder W24MB, W24FTB, W24RTB, and 2020 Serenity S24CB recreational vehicles. The auto generator start remote harness wires may be damaged by the generator fan.
Why it matters: Damaged wires may cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will bundle the wires with nylon ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2021. Owners may contact Trible E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Trible E's number for this recall is CA#9927-1.
Owner notification: May 19, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 20V738000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 25, 2020
- Potential units
- 95campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Unity U24RL motorhomes. The galley overhead cabinet assembly is missing a heat shield over the cooktop.
Why it matters: The heat from the cooktop may radiate to the underside of the upper galley cabinet, increasing the risk of a fire and bodily injury.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9845-1.
Owner notification: January 6, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 20V722000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 20, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Serenity S24CB, 2018-2021 Unity U24MB, U24FX, and 2020-2021 Unity U24RL motorhomes. When the vehicle is driven with the fresh water tank partially filled, the fresh water tank bracket can shift side to side, resulting in the chassis wire harness getting chafed, resulting in a loss of tail lights.
Why it matters: Loss of tail light illumination could reduce the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to resolve the issue, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9835-1.
Owner notification: December 7, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 20V669000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 29, 2020
- Potential units
- 832campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Serenity S24CB, 2019-2021 Unity U24MB, U24RL, U24FX, U24CB, U24IB, U24TB, and 2019-2021 Wonder W24FTB, W24RTB, W24RL, W24MB motorhomes. An incorrect brass connector was used on the propane connection to the flared connection of the Truma water heater fitting. The connector did not have the correct bevel to seal to the Truma water heater swivel fitting.
Why it matters: The wrong connector may cause a propane leak to occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Triple E has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect brass connector with the correct brass connector (part number115-3219), free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9822-1.
Owner notification: November 17, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 20V299000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- May 22, 2020
- Potential units
- 61campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020 Unity travel trailers, model U24RL. The utility compartment's inner latch mechanism may rotate due to vehicle motion, becoming locked.
Why it matters: A locked utility compartment prevents access to the liquid propane (LP) shutoff valve. In the event of a propane leak at the regulator, this may increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will repair the utility compartment latch mechanism, free of charge. This recall began June 2, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9681-1.
Owner notification: June 2, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
NHTSA 19V884000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- December 11, 2019
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020 Unity U24RL trailers. The propane tubing for the water heater may be routed too close to the tire tread possibly resulting in contact between the tire and the tubing.
Why it matters: Tire contact with the propane tubing can create a hole in the tubing, releasing propane gas, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal shield around the propane tubing for protection, free of charge. The recall began December 30, 2019. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9572-1.
Owner notification: December 30, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH