Recall 15V801 affects 46 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe and E1 trailers for overheating tap water. Repair is free at any franchised Somerset dealer.
Somerset is recalling 46 2013-2014 Santa Fe and E1 recreational trailers because the Atwood on demand water heater can overheat water at the hot water tap. That overheated water can release steam and increase the risk of scald injury, and Somerset dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The water heater in affected 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe and E1 recreational trailers is an Atwood On Demand Water Heater tied into the trailer's LP gas system and plumbing. Its normal job is to heat water only as it is needed, then deliver hot water through the supply tap at a usable temperature.
For recall 15V801, the problem is inside the heater's water and gas valve. That valve controls the water flow and burner operation, but on these units it can let the heater overheat the water going to the hot water tap. The risk is scalding from water that is hotter than expected.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not identify a light, sound, smell, or other advance symptom that tells an owner the valve is about to let the water overheat.
Who's affected?
Covers Santa Fe and E1 trailers across the 2013 and 2014 model years, both tied to the water heater.
| 2014 Somerset Santa Fe | Water heater |
|---|---|
| 2013 Somerset Santa Fe | Water heater |
| 2014 Somerset E1 | Water heater |
| 2013 Somerset E1 | Water heater |
| Units affected | 46 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated water can release steam that scalds the operator and increases the risk of injury. Keep hands and face away from the water heater area, stop using the system if steam is present, and arrange the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Somerset dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe or E1 trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Somerset dealer to schedule the water-heater recall repair that addresses overheating at the hot-water tap.
- Bring the recall notice if Somerset has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V801 when you call.
- Call Somerset customer service at 1-724-423-7440 with questions about the repair path.
- Avoid using the on-demand water heater until the repair is complete if the hot-water tap overheats or releases steam.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Somerset technician handles the recall repair for the Atwood on demand water heater covered by campaign 15V801. The filing does not identify the exact part replacement or adjustment, but parts and labor for the recall repair are free. Atwood reimburses owners who paid to fix an on demand water heater with this defect before receiving the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and contact Atwood customer service to start the reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 25, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 16, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V801?
Recall 15V801 covers 46 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe and E1 recreational trailers equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The water and gas valve can overheat water at the hot-water tap, creating a steam and scald-injury risk for the operator.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe or E1 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V801. If it is, contact Somerset customer service at 1-724-423-7440 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131 and reference Somerset recall number 15E-087.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. Somerset's filing says the recall began on January 15, 2016, and owners can contact Somerset or Atwood customer service for repair instructions tied to recall 15E-087.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is scald injury from overheated water or steam at the hot-water supply tap. The Atwood on demand water heater valve can let the water overheat, so use caution around the hot-water tap until the recall remedy is completed.
What if I bought this Somerset trailer used?
The recall follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013-2014 Somerset Santa Fe or E1 is included, then call Somerset customer service with recall number 15E-087. The recall remedy remains free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V801000 |
|---|---|
| Somerset customer service | 1-724-423-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V801 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V801000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →