Furnace may melt water heater door if left open
Defect Summary
Triple e recreational vehicles (triple e) is recalling certain 2017 wonder motorhomes, model w24mb. when open, the door for the truma water heater can block the furnace air intake and exhaust.
Safety Consequence
If the door is left open while the furnace is on, the water heater door may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Triple e will notify owners, and dealers will provide a decal with instructions to be installed on the water heater door, free of charge. triple e issued interim notification to owners on september 13, 2017. the recall began on october 4, 2017. owners may contact triple e customer service at 1-877-992-9906. triple e's number for this recall is ca #8690-1.
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FAQ: Recall 17V405000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V405000?
NHTSA recall 17V405000 was issued by Triple E Recreational Vehicles on June 27, 2017. It addresses: Furnace may melt water heater door if left open. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Triple E Recreational Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V405000 or the manufacturer campaign number CA #8690-1. 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.