Evergreen Ever-lite problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2011–2015: 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Equipment #15V764000 · 2015 · 1,656 units
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.
Suspension #15V376000 · 2015 · 15 units
Problem: Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2015 i-go, ever-lite, sun valley and ascend travel trailers manufactured march 12, 2015, to may 29, 2015. in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 7, 2015. owners may contact evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.
Latches/Locks/Linkages #14V003000 · 2014 · 399 units
Problem: Evergreen recreational vehicles, llc (evergreen) is recalling certain model year 2013 ever-lite, ever-lite select, i-go, and ascend travel trailers manufactured february 17, 2012, through october 30, 2012 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. in the affected trailers, it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Evergreen will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2014. owners may contact evergreen at 1-574-825-4298 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
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