NHTSA Recall 16V533000: Water heater (equipment)
Triple E Recreational Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Triple E Unity.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V533000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CA#8349-1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | July 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Unity recreational vehicles, models U24TB and U24IB, manufactured March 1, 2016, to June 9, 2016. The Truma propane water heater line on the affected vehicles may be damaged from items moving within the lower storage compartment, causing the line to rupture and allow propane gas to leak out.
Safety risk
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the protective cleat for the gas line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8349-1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V533000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.