2015–2016 Triple E Unity Recall: In the affected vehicles, the battery compartment under the entrance step…

The defect

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Unity motorhomes, models U24MB, U24CB, U24IB and U24TB, manufactured from September 2, 2014, through September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed to prevent gases from the battery from entering the vehicle.

The risk

Explosive gases from the battery may enter the motorhome, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix — what to do

Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will seal the battery compartment to prevent gases from entering the motorhome, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8132-1.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.