Evergreen Bay Hill problems & recalls

Problem: Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 bayhill, lifestyle, amped, i-go, sun valley, element, reactor, and ever-lite recreational vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to august 31, 2015, equipped with atwood on-demand water heaters. 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will install a hot water heater rework kit to remedy the safety risk, free of charge. the recall began on january 14, 2016. owners may contact evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.

Problem: Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 lifestyle, bay hill, alpha gold and tesla fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured march 11, 2014, to january 23, 2015. in the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk: If the rivet shears under occupant load, the steps may give and the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 7, 2015. owners may contact evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.

Problem: Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2013 bay hill fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured march 13, 2013, through april 25, 2013. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Evergreen will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall began on july 25, 2013. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.