Recall 17V405 affects 35 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes for water-heater-door furnace blockage. Free decal repair at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.
Triple E Rv is recalling 35 2017 Wonder motorhomes because, when open, the Truma water heater door can block the furnace air intake and exhaust. If the furnace runs with that door open, the door can melt and increase the risk of a fire; Triple E Rv dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Truma water heater door on the 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder is an exterior access door for the motorhome's water heater. The furnace intake and exhaust openings need clear space nearby, because the furnace pulls in air for combustion and sends exhaust outside through those openings.
On affected motorhomes, the water heater door was installed so the supplied straps hold it open in the furnace intake and exhaust path. That installation error lets the open door block those furnace openings instead of staying clear of them. With the intake or exhaust blocked, the furnace cannot breathe or vent the way it was designed.
The visible warning sign is at the water heater door. If the furnace is used while that door is open, the door becomes discolored and warped. That damage means the open door has been sitting in the furnace air path.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder | Water heater |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Leaving the water heater door open while the furnace is on can melt the door and increase the risk of a fire. A discolored or warped water heater door is the warning sign after this exposure. Keep the door closed when using the furnace and schedule the recall work. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triple E Rv dealer to schedule the free water-heater-door decal installation.
- Bring the recall notice if Triple E Rv mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V405 when you call.
- Keep the Truma water heater door closed when the furnace is on until the decal is installed; an open door can block the furnace intake and exhaust.
- Call Triple E Rv customer service at 1-877-992-9906 with questions about Triple E Rv recall CA #8690-1.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Triple E Rv technician provides and installs the water heater door decal with the required instructions, then follows the recall instructions to eliminate the water heater door strap. The decal and related labor are free under the recall. If you already paid a service center for this recall work, Triple E Rv reimburses the retail owner or pays the service center directly through the warranty claim process. Bring the paid service paperwork so the claim can be documented.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| July 4, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 7, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 4, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V405?
Recall 17V405 covers 35 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder W24MB motorhomes where the open Truma water heater door can block the furnace air intake and exhaust. If the furnace runs with that door open, the door can melt and increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V405. If it is, contact a Triple E Rv dealer and ask for the recall decal and instructions for the water heater door. Reference recall 17V405 or Triple E Rv recall CA #8690-1 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 17V405, Triple E Rv dealers provide the water heater door decal and installation instructions free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V405?
The safety risk is fire. On affected 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes, an open Truma water heater door can block the furnace air intake and exhaust. If the furnace is running while that door is open, the water heater door can melt.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V405000 |
|---|---|
| Triple E Rv customer service | 1-877-992-9906 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V405 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V405000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →