Atwood Mobile Products: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Atwood Mobile Products in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 27, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LPG WATER HEATER (RV)

CERTAIN WIND CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE A DOWN DRAFT AND CREATE A SLIGHT POSITIVE PRESSURE AT THE WATER HEATER FLUE GAS OUTLET. THIS MAY CAUSE A FLAME REVERSAL TO OCCUR FROM THE BURNER TUBE IN THE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE WATER HEATER AND THE COMBUSTION PAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FLAMES THAT OCCUR DURING FLAME REVERSAL MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE RELEF VALVE. THIS ALLOWS THE FLAMES TO CONTACT THE FIBERBOARD JACKET AROUND THE WATER STORAGE TANK. IF THIS OCCURS A SMOLDERING FIRE MAY RESULT AND CREATE A RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND ITS OCCUPANTS.

NHTSA ID: 85E035000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 157,606

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE PRESENT GASKET WITH ONE THAT HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE AND FLAME RESISTANT MATERIAL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

THE WELDED WEDGE INSIDE THE COUPLER HOLDS THE BALL CLAMP WHICH ASSURES THAT THE BALL CLAMP HAS A FULL GRIP ON THE TOWING BALL WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY WELED OR THE WEDGE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED IN PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY RESULT IN THE COUPLER COMING OFF THE BALL AND ALLOW THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 85E014000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 31,600

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE INVENTORY AT CUSTOMER LOCATIONS AND REPAIR OR PAY FOR REPAIRS FOR COUPLER ALREADY INSTALLED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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