Water heater may scald operator
Defect Summary
Atwood mobile products (atwood) is recalling certain on demand water heaters, models od45, od50, od50cw, manufactured january 2, 2012, to august 13, 2015. 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified of the recall by their vehicle manufacturer. owners will be instructed to contact atwood at 1-877-546-9074 or go to www.atwood6710@stericlcle.com to confirm if their on demand water heater is affected by the recall. rv dealers will install a rework kit free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2015.
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FAQ: Recall 15E087000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15E087000?
NHTSA recall 15E087000 was issued by Atwood Mobile Products on October 22, 2015. It addresses: Water heater may scald operator. The recall affects approximately 7,375 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Atwood Mobile Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E087000 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.