Gas Leak In Cooking Stove – 2020-2021 Fleetwood Flair, Bounder, Southwind & Fortis & Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, & Admiral Motorhomes

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Dometic Stove Recall Campaign 20E071
NHTSA #20V615
December 2020
THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE
VIN# <VIN>
<YEAR> <MAKE> <PRODUCT> <MODEL> UNIT SERIAL # <UIN>
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act.
REV Recreation Group, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in
certain model year 2020-2021 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A gas motorhomes equipped
with a Dometic model R1731, R2131 or S31 propane gas stove manufactured November 2018 or later,
and within the following stove serial number range(s):
Fleetwood:
Bounder manufactured 4/16/2019 – 9/30/2020
Flair manufactured 4/16/2019 – 9/24/2020
Fortis manufactured 9/20/2019 – 9/30/2020
Southwind manufactured 5/9/2019 – 9/30/2020
Holiday Rambler:
Admiral manufactured 4/16/2019 – 9/30/2020
Invicta manufactured 9/20/2019 – 9/30/2020
Vacationer manufactured 4/17/2019 – 9/29/2020
Affected Dometic Stove Serial Number Range(s):
Dometic series R1731, serial number range 81897193 – 02799381
Dometic series R2131, serial number range 81897193 – 02799381
Dometic series S31, serial number range SU02100001 – SU0210100
Dometic series S31, serial number range SU93400001- SU93400100
Dometic series S31, serial number range SU93600001 – SU93600300
Dometic series S31, serial number range SU82200001 – SU83900100
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
REV Recreation Group has been notified by Dometic Corporation (“Dometic”) that certain Dometic brand
propane stoves, manufactured November 2018 or later and supplied to REV Recreation Group for
installation as original equipment, may contain a safety defect.
According to Dometic, in certain stove serial number ranges, a propane gas leak may occur in the
cooking stove, posing the risk of a fire.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
WARNING – IF YOU SMELL PROPANE GAS:
 Shut off the gas at the RV propane gas regulator.
 Remove ignition sources.
 Do not operate any appliances or electric light switches.
 Open doors and windows to allow outdoor air to dissipate the gas.
It is important that you read and follow all the following instructions, including the enclosed
notification letter from Dometic to determine if your motorhome is equipped with a Dometic
stove affected by Dometic’s recall.
REV Recreation Group
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
If your motorhome is equipped with a stove affected by Dometic’s recall:
 Contact Dometic’s recall hotline at 888-943-4905 or 574-389-3713 to arrange a repair by an
authorized Dometic service facility. You will need to supply your vehicle’s 17-character Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) and the model and serial number of your Dometic Stove.
Note: Refer to Dometic’s recall notification letter to locate the serial number of your stove.
 Shut off the gas at the RV propane gas regulator.
 Do not operate an affected stove prior to inspection and any necessary repairs by a Dometic dealer.
 Do not attempt repair on your own.
 Instruct all occupants of your motorhome not to use a stove affected by Dometic’s recall.
 If you smell propane gas: Remove ignition sources. Do not operate any appliances or
electric light switches. Open doors and windows to allow outdoor air to dissipate the
gas.
The remedy will consist of 1) instructions 2) remedy kit 3) Recall Response Card to be filled out and
returned at the time of remedy application. The repair will take approximately one (1) hour. Dometic is
supplying this recall remedy at no charge.
If you had this repair performed before receiving this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement
for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. For more
information contact Dometic Corporation at 1-888-943-4905.
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a
copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We regret any inconvenience that this action may cause you; however, we are concerned about your
safety. If your Dometic dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a
reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Or
Call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) ; or go to
https://www.safercar.gov
If you have any questions, please contact Dometic Corporation at 1-888-943-4905.
Sincerely,
REV Recreation Group, Inc.
RE: Dometic S31, R1731, AND R2131 Series COOKING STOVES; Recall – 20E071
Dear Valued Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Dometic Corporation has decided that a defect which is related to motor vehicle safety exists on the S31, R1731,
AND R2131 Series COOKING STOVES that were manufactured between May of 2018 and July 9, 2020.
The Problem:
The user of a recreational vehicle can become aware of the potential defect when, after some period of usage,
begins to smell gas near the stove when it is not in operation; if the user or other servicer then attempts to
tighten the bolts that hold the valves under the stove burners, the tightening action can cause irreversible
damage to the o-ring seal at the valve(s), resulting in a continuous gas leak. Such leak can result in a fire.
Affected Units:
The potentially affected Cooking Stoves are as follows:
 Model Series S31 with suffixes BMFBO, BPFBO, SPCMO, SPFMO
Model Series S31 Cooking Stove potentially affected serial number ranges are between
SU02100001 – SU0210100; SU93400001 – SU93400100; SU93600001 – SU93600300; and
SU82200001 – SU83900100
 R1731 with suffixes BBPFBO, BBPCMO, BBPFBR, BBPFMO, BDICMO, BSPCMO, BSPCMR, BSPFBO,
BSPFBR, BSPFMO, BSPFMR, SLICMO, SSPCMO, SSPFBO, SSPFBR, SSPFMO, AND SSPFMR
 R2131 with suffixes BBPFBO, BBPCMO, BSPCBO, BSPCMO, BSPFBO, BSPFMO, BSPFMR,
SSPCMO, SSPFMO
Both Model Series R1731 and R2131 Cooking Stove potentially affected serial number ranges are
between 81897193 through 02799381.
IF YOU SMELL GAS: PROPANE GAS CAN LEAK INTO THE RV THROUGH A DAMAGED STOVE VALVE. IF
YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE ABOVE-LISTED UNITS AND YOU SMELL GAS, YOU
MUST IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE GAS OFF AT THE RV LP TANK REGULATOR.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE PROPANE GAS WITHIN THE RV UNTIL THE STOVE VALVE IS REPAIRED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE COOKING STOVE.
OPEN ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS TO DISSIPATE GAS FUMES. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES
FROM THE AREA INSIDE THE RV UNTIL ALL TRACES OF GAS SMELL ARE GONE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY GAS APPLIANCE IN THE RV INCLUDING THE COOKING STOVE UNTIL
THE REMEDY IS INSTALLED ON YOUR S31, R1731, OR R2131 COOKING STOVE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A GAS LEAK OCCURING WITHIN OR EMANATING FROM THESE
COOKING STOVES ON YOUR OWN. ANY REPAIR OR REMEDY MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DOMETICQUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
How do I know if my COOKING STOVE is part of the 20E071 NHTSA Recall?
1. Find the S31, R1731, OR R2131 SERIES model number and serial numbers by locating the nameplate
on the unit, underneath the cooktop, visible when the cooktop is raised. (See photo below.)
2. If you are unsure, call 888-943-4905 or 574-389-3713 or go to www.Dometic.com to confirm that your
S31, R1731, OR R2131 SERIES COOKING STOVE is one in the population of Recalled units for Recall
20E071.
How Do I Have My S31, R1731, OR R2131 SERIES COOKING STOVE with the Dometic Recall
Remedied Without Cost?
1. Make sure you keep this notice and bring it with you to your service appointment.
IF YOU SMELL GAS: DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR ON YOUR OWN: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE THE RED BOX ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE.
2. Whether or not you experience the “gas smell”: Contact any Dometic authorized dealer/service
center or call the Dometic Recall Hotline at 888-943-4905 or 574-389-3713. They will direct you to a
Service Center to have the remedy installed on your vehicle’s S31, R1731, or R2131 cooking stove so
that a leak from this potential defect will not occur in the future.
3. The remedy will be available for field installation at Dometic authorized service centers or participating
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) locations after December 1, 2020 and will be installed at NO
COST to you. The Remedy kit consists of gaskets, washers, and thread locking bolts. The Dometic
Authorized Service Center will install the remedy for you. This repair will take approximately one (1) hour.
4. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE REPAIR YOURSELF. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY CREATE A GAS LEAK OR MAKE A SMALL GAS LEAK WORSE AND COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5. There is a postage-paid RECALL RESPONSE CARD with each RECALL REMEDY KIT. Make sure the
service center or authorized dealer completes the 20E071 Cooking Stove Recall Response Card and
returns it to Dometic.
If YOU no longer Own the RV with the S31, R1731, or R2131 cooking stove:
If you are no longer an owner of an RV that has an S31, R1731, or R2131 cooking stove, please call us at
the Dometic Recall Number 888-943-4905 or 574-389-3713 and tell us the name and address of the new
owner, dealer, service center, or whomever you delivered the RV or RV appliance to. We would greatly
appreciate you furnishing us with this information so we can notify the subsequent owner.
You May Receive More Than One Notification Regarding Recall 20E071:
In order to reach as many customers who own an RV with the Dometic S31, R1731, or R2131 cooking stove
installed, Dometic Corporation and the original equipment manufacturers of vehicles will each send
notifications, which ALL pertain to the same single Recall (20E071).
One Final Request:
Dometic Corporation appreciates your business and is committed to your safety. Please check your S31,
R1731, or R2131 cooking stove immediately to see if it is in the recall population identified on the previous
page. Follow these instructions so that you remain safe and your cooking stove gets the proper remedy
installed.
In the event that you find it difficult to follow the instructions provided, please call our Recall Line at 888-943-
4905 or 574-389-3713. If you still cannot complete the remedy or are dissatisfied with our service, you can
contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at https://www.safercar.gov,or call the toll-free
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
On a personal note:
Dometic Sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience that this may have caused. We are dedicated to
developing innovative products that are safe to use and serve the needs and enhance the experience of our
mobile customers. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Patrick N. McConnell
Dometic Corporation
Director Product Safety, Compliance, & Engineering Services
5155 Verdant Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516

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Dealer Notification Letter
Dometic Gas Stove Recall 20E071
Ref. NHTSA #20V615 and Transport Canada #2020-482
IMPORTANT DEALER NOTIFICATION
Dometic Propane Gas Stove Recall
TO: ALL REV RECREATION GROUP DEALER PRINCIPALS,
SERVICE MANAGERS AND PARTS MANAGERS
SUBJECT: DOMETIC GAS STOVE RECALL CAMPAIGN #20E071
REV Recreation Group, Inc., on behalf of its manufacturing center located in Decatur,
Indiana, is contacting you regarding a voluntary recall notification campaign in
accordance with the United States National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REV Recreation Group, Inc. has been informed by Dometic Corporation (“Dometic”) that
a safety defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2020-2021
Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A motorhomes:
Fleetwood brand:
Product Manufactured Date Range
Bounder 4/16/2019 – 10/7/2020
Flair 4/16/2019 – 10/8/2020
Fortis 9/20/2019 – 9/30/2020
Southwind 5/9/2019 – 10/5/2020
Holiday Rambler brand:
Product Manufactured Date Range
Admiral 4/16/2019 – 10/6/2020
Invicta 9/20/2019 – 9/30/2020
Vacationer 4/17/2019 – 10/8/2020
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
On motorhomes affected by this recall, a propane leak may occur in the Dometic brand
propane gas stove, posing the risk of a fire.
Notification letters have been mailed to owners of the affected domestic owned units.
Notification letters will be be mailed to owners of affected units sold or offered for sale in
Canada. A copy of the letter sent to U.S. owners of record may be found at:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCONL-20V615-8625.pdf .
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If you are contacted by a retail owner regarding this recall:
 Advise the owner to contact Dometic as instructed in their owner notification
letter; alternately you, the dealer, may contact Dometic’s recall hotline with
questions: (888) 943-4905
 Owners should also be advised to shut the propane off at the propane
regulator and not to attempt use of the propane gas stove or any other
appliances until the recall remedy can be performed.
REV Recreation Group
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
(800) 322-8216
Dealer Notification Letter
Dometic Gas Stove Recall 20E071
Ref. NHTSA #20V615 and Transport Canada #2020-482
The recall remedy repair kit will be installed for owners at no cost by an authorized
Dometic service center.
All questions regarding this recall should be addressed to Dometic using the
following information: call toll-free (888) 943-4905, email recall@dometic.com or visit
www.dometic.com/en-us/us/support/recall-information.
All parts and warranty labor will be supplied by Dometic. REV Recreation Group
will not authorize any labor nor administrate any claims related to this recall.
REV RV is unable to answer any questions regarding this recall other than
confirming whether a specific vehicle is affected.
Federal Law (Section 154 of the National Highway Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act) of 1966 requires that: If you have received a notice
of recall or failure to comply from REV Recreation Group, Inc. or any
component manufacturer, you must repair or otherwise correct the
defect on vehicles remaining in your inventory according to the notification
before selling or leasing the vehicles. Any vehicle lessor receiving this recall
notice must forward a copy of the notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for helping REV Recreation Group with its continuing efforts to maintain
customer satisfaction. If you have any questions, please contact your REV Recreation
Group Service Center.
Sincerely,
REV RECREATION GROUP, INC.

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