Defect Description For Recall
International Thermal Research, Hurricane Hot Water Heaters, Models C0 20/32/45/65/85/105/45Xl, Equipped With Electronic Control Boards, Model V2001, For Use On Motorhomes. The Electronic Control Board May Adversely Affect Safety Features In Some Of The Systems ProteCTIng Against Overheating And Potential Fire Situation.
Make Of Vehicle
HURRICANE
Model Of Vehicle
ALL
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03E018000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If The Safety Features Do Not Shut Down Properly, The Heating System Can Continue Heating, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Itr Has Notified The Motorhome Manufacturers Which Have Installed The Affected Water Heaters Into Their Motorhomes Of The Recall. Customers Will Be Notified And The Water Heaters Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. In The Meantime, Customers Should Turn The System Off Using The Master On/Off Switch Located On The Side Of The Electronic Control Box Which Is Adjacent To The Heater. Owner Notification Began April 7, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Motorhomes To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Itr At 800-755-1272.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Thermal Research
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1055
Date Owners Notified
20030407
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Thermal Research
Date Report Received
20030317