International Thermal Research: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by International Thermal Research in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2003

2022

March 17, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ITR/HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATER

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.

NHTSA ID: 03E018000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,055

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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