Recall 16V897 affects 18 2017 Triple E Serenity recreational vehicles for an overloaded battery circuit wire. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E dealer.
Triple E is recalling 18 2017 Serenity recreational vehicles because the coach power circuit wire is connected to a 150 amp fuse even though the wire is rated for 120 amps. The overloaded wire increases the risk of a fire, and Triple E dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The coach power system on the 2017 Triple E Serenity sends battery power through heavy electrical cables and a fuse block. The fuse is the protection point. It is supposed to open the circuit when current rises above the safe load for the wire, so the wire is not asked to carry more electricity than it is rated to handle.
On recalled Serenity recreational vehicles, the wire from the coach power system to the battery is a 4AWG wire connected to a 150 amp fuse. That wire is rated for a maximum load of 120 amps. Because the fuse is sized higher than the wire rating, the wire can be overloaded before the fuse opens. Triple E traced the defect to wires switched at the fuse block, where the 4AWG wire and the larger 1/0AWG wire were installed in the wrong positions.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a dashboard alert or obvious driving symptom that the wiring is overloaded.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Triple E Serenity | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Triple E Serenity motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded wire raises the risk of a fire. The recall notice does not list a warning sign, so treat this as a repair to schedule promptly instead of waiting for symptoms. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Triple E Serenity is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triple E dealer to schedule the free fuse-holder wiring correction that fixes the overloaded coach battery circuit.
- Bring the recall notice if Triple E mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V897 and Triple E recall CA #8495-1 when you call.
- Keep the repair appointment before extended RV use; the incorrectly fused coach battery wire can overload and increase fire risk until corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Triple E technician corrects the wire routing at the fuse holder so the coach power system and battery connection are wired as intended. The recall repair is free. Retail owners can also have an RV service center perform the recall work. If the service center charges a fee for this repair, Triple E's reimbursement plan covers the owner, or Triple E pays the service center directly. Ask the service desk to confirm billing before the work starts.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 14, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 21, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 21, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 5, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V897?
Recall 16V897 covers 18 2017 Triple E Serenity S24CB recreational vehicles with an electrical wire connected to a 150 amp fuse even though the wire is rated for 120 amps. An overloaded wire increases fire risk. Triple E dealers will correct the wiring at the fuse holder for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Triple E Serenity is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 16V897. If it is, contact a Triple E dealer or Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 to schedule the fuse-holder wiring correction. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost to owners, and Triple E will correct the wires at the fuse holder free of charge. Use recall number 16V897 or Triple E recall number CA #8495-1 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an overloaded electrical wire. In the affected 2017 Triple E Serenity RVs, the coach power system wire to the battery is connected to a 150 amp fuse, while the wire is rated for 120 amps. The free dealer repair corrects the wiring at the fuse holder.
When did Triple E start this recall repair?
Triple E began the recall on January 5, 2017. Because the remedy is available, an included 2017 Serenity owner can schedule the free fuse-holder wiring correction with a Triple E dealer and use recall number 16V897 when calling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V897000 |
|---|---|
| Triple E customer service | 1-877-992-9906 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V897 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V897000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →