Itr/hurricane hot water heater
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 03E018000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03E018000?
NHTSA recall 03E018000 was issued by International Thermal Research on March 17, 2003. It addresses: Itr/hurricane hot water heater. The recall affects approximately 1,055 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Thermal Research dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.