Recall 15V890 covers 3 2014-2015 Platinum Horse Trailer units with Atwood water heaters that overheat tap water. Free remedy kit at a franchised Platinum dealer.
Platinum is recalling 3 Atwood on-demand water heaters tied to 2014-2015 Horse Trailer trailers and dealer inventory because the gas valve can overheat water at the hot-water tap. Steam or overheated water can scald the operator and raise injury risk; Platinum dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2014-2015 Platinum Horse Trailer equipment uses an Atwood on-demand water heater tied into the trailer's LPG system. The heater's job is to warm water as it flows to the hot water tap, instead of storing a tank of hot water. A gas valve controls burner output so the water leaving the tap stays within the intended temperature range.
The defect is in the water-flow adjustment inside certain Atwood OD50, OD50CW, and OD45 water heaters. Atwood found that the poppet valve in that adjustment system shifted during transit or was set at the factory with water flow at .3gal/minute or less. At that low flow, the gas valve can let the heater overheat the water at the tap, creating a scald risk for the person using it.
The warning sign is water at the hot water tap that comes out hotter than expected, especially at very low flow. Treat that as a sign to stop using the hot water system until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
Covers two Horse Trailer makes across the 2014 and 2015 model years, with the water heater listed as the affected component.
| 2015 Platinum Horse Trailer | Water heater |
|---|---|
| 2014 Bloomer Horse Trailer | Water heater |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching trailer make, model, and year does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated water can release steam, scalding the operator and increasing the risk of injury. Treat unexpectedly hot water, steam, or unusual water heater behavior as a reason to stop using the heater and arrange the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Platinum dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Platinum Horse Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Platinum dealer to schedule the free remedy-kit installation for the Atwood on-demand water heater, which corrects the overheating hot-water tap hazard.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V890 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer hot water tap until the remedy kit is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Platinum technician installs the remedy kit for the Atwood on-demand water heater. The kit addresses the gas valve condition tied to overheated water at the hot water supply tap. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. A general reimbursement plan is on file for campaign 15V890. If you already paid for a related water heater repair before the recall work, ask customer service how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 31, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V890?
Recall 15V890 covers 3 2014-2015 Platinum Horse Trailer units with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The gas valve can overheat water at the hot-water tap, releasing steam and increasing injury risk from scalding. Atwood dealers install the remedy kit for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Platinum Horse Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V890. If it is, contact a franchised Platinum dealer or Atwood dealer to arrange the free water-heater remedy kit. Reference recall number 15V890 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost to the owner. For recall 15V890, Atwood dealers install the water-heater remedy kit free of charge, and the recall began on January 10, 2016.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is scalding from overheated water or steam at the hot-water tap. The recalled Atwood water heater has a gas valve issue that can overheat the water supply. Until the remedy kit is installed, use extra care around the hot-water tap.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V890000 |
|---|---|
| Platinum customer service | 1-254-771-9909 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V890 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V890000 |
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 →