Water heater may scald operator
Defect Summary
Trail boss conversions, inc. (trail boss) is recalling one model year 2013 bloomer horse trailer manufactured october 1, 2013, to november 29, 2013, and equipped with an atwood on-demand water heaters. the affected water heater has 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
Trail boss will notify the owner and an atwood dealer will install a remedy kit, free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2016. owners may contact trail boss customer service at 1-816-690-7133, or atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
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FAQ: Recall 15V835000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V835000?
NHTSA recall 15V835000 was issued by Trail Boss Conversions, Inc. on December 11, 2015. It addresses: Water heater may scald operator. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Trail Boss Conversions, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V835000 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.