Recall 15V819000: 2015–2016 Tiny Idahomes Carpathian, 2014–2016 Tiny Idahomes Cascade, 2014–2016 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 7, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 13
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Clear Creek and Cascade vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to December 1, 2015, and 2015-2016 Carpathian vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to December 1, 2015, and equipped with certain Atwood on demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
The risk
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tiny Idahomes will notify owners and Atwood dealers will remedy the hot water heater issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Tiny Idahomes Carpathian
- 2016 Tiny Idahomes Carpathian
- 2014 Tiny Idahomes Cascade
- 2015 Tiny Idahomes Cascade
- 2016 Tiny Idahomes Cascade
- 2014 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek
- 2015 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek
- 2016 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V819000
- Manufacturer
- Tiny Idahomes LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 6, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology