Triple E Recreational Vehicles: Unity Motorhomes Recalled for Fire Risk Due to Battery Short Circuit

Agency Publication Date: August 31, 2023

Summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling approximately 391 Unity motorhomes, specifically the 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 Unity U24TB models. The battery disconnect switch in these vehicles may come into contact with the refrigerator frame, which can cause a short circuit and blow a fuse. Dealers will install a full protective plastic cover over the switch to prevent this contact at no cost to the owner.

Risk

The battery disconnect switch can short circuit against the metal refrigerator frame, leading to a blown fuse and significantly increasing the risk of a fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall includes 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 Unity U24TB motorhomes.
Verify the recall status by contacting Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 and referencing recall number CA#10253-1R.
Schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer to have a protective plastic cover installed over the battery disconnect switch.
If you previously had repairs performed under recall 23V002, note that this new recall (23V608) supersedes the old one and your vehicle may require further action.
For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Installation of a protective plastic cover

How to: Contact a dealer to have a full protective plastic cover installed over the battery disconnect switch free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2022 Triple E Unity U24IB

Product: 2021-2023 Triple E Unity U24TB

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V608000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 391 vehicles(391% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: September 27, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CA#10253-1R

Agency Last Updated: October 12, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall includes 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 Unity U24TB motorhomes.

Verify the recall status by contacting Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 and referencing recall number CA#10253-1R.

Schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer to have a protective plastic cover installed over the battery disconnect switch.

If you previously had repairs performed under recall 23V002, note that this new recall (23V608) supersedes the old one and your vehicle may require further action.

For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V608000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 391 vehicles(391% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: September 27, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CA#10253-1R

Agency Last Updated: October 12, 2023