Recall 15V835 affects 1 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer for an Atwood water-heater overheating defect. An Atwood dealer installs the remedy kit free.
Bloomer is recalling one 2013 Horse Trailer because its Atwood on-demand water heater has a water and gas valve defect that can overheat water at the hot water supply tap. Steam from overheated water can scald the operator and increase injury risk, and Bloomer dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer covered by NHTSA campaign 15V835 has an Atwood on-demand water heater in the living quarters conversion. That heater uses water and gas valves to control water flow and burner operation, so hot water reaches the supply tap at a usable temperature when someone opens the faucet. The system depends on enough water moving through the heater while the burner is on.
On the affected trailer, the water flow adjustment feature on the poppet valve can be set too low or drift during transit. If flow drops to .3 gal/min or less, the burner still heats the smaller water stream, and the water at the hot tap overheats. That creates a scald injury risk for the person using the hot water.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat unusually hot water at the tap as a reason to stop using the heater until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer | Water heater |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the water overheats, steam can release and scald the operator, increasing the risk of injury. Until the recall work is done, stop using the water heater if it overheats or releases steam, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Bloomer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bloomer dealer to schedule the free Atwood water-heater remedy kit that addresses overheating at the hot-water tap.
- Reference recall number 15V835 when you call, and ask whether the dealer needs the trailer brought in or can coordinate the Atwood repair path.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, plus any service records for the water heater.
- Avoid using the water heater and hot-water tap until the remedy kit is installed.
What happens at the repair
The repair is available now. At the dealer, a Bloomer technician installs the Atwood remedy kit for the on-demand water heater, free of charge. The kit addresses the water and gas valve problem that can overheat water at the hot water supply tap. If you paid before receiving the recall notice to fix this Atwood water heater defect, Atwood offers reimbursement for those costs. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Bloomer or Atwood customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 11, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V835?
Recall 15V835 covers 1 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer equipped with an Atwood on-demand water heater. NHTSA campaign 15V835 says the water and gas valve can overheat water at the hot-water tap, creating a steam and scalding injury risk. An Atwood dealer installs the remedy kit for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V835. If it is, contact a Bloomer dealer or the recall customer-service line at 1-816-690-7133 and ask for the Atwood water-heater remedy kit. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and the recall remedy states that an Atwood dealer installs the remedy kit free of charge. Keep the recall number 15V835 handy when you call for service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is scalding from overheated water or steam at the hot-water supply tap. NHTSA campaign 15V835 identifies the water heater valve as the defect source and lists increased injury risk as the consequence. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free remedy kit installation.
What if I bought this Bloomer Horse Trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies to a used trailer. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN for recall 15V835, then give the recall number to the dealer or customer-service line when you schedule the water-heater remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V835000 |
|---|---|
| Bloomer customer service | 1-816-690-7133 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V835 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V835000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →