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2016 Triple E Unity Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2016 Triple E Unity have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2021 for the refrigerator.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical Unity year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2016 Triple E Unity recalls 4

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Equipment: refrigerator

21V8200002,056 vehicles affected

The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2015 Free Spirit, 2015-2018 Unity, 2015-2016 Libero, 2015-2018 Serenity, and Wonder recreational vehicles. Please see attached 573 for a complete list of model numbers. The refrigerator exhaust vents directly onto the wood frame and surfaces, which can overheat the wood.
The risk
An overheated wood frame could ignite and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install metal heat deflectors and screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8721-1.

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

16V62700024 vehicles affected

The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2016 Unity motorhomes, model U24X, manufactured October 15, 2015, to June 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a showerhead that can be lowered into the shower pan or sink basin.
The risk
In the event of a waste water backup, a submerged showerhead may syphon the waste water, possibly contaminating the fresh water supply, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install two guide rings to prevent the shower head from lowering into the shower pan or sink basin, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA #8368-1.

Equipment: water heater

16V53300015 vehicles affected

The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Unity recreational vehicles, models U24TB and U24IB, manufactured March 1, 2016, to June 9, 2016. The Truma propane water heater line on the affected vehicles may be damaged from items moving within the lower storage compartment, causing the line to rupture and allow propane gas to leak out.
The risk
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the protective cleat for the gas line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8349-1.

Electrical system: 12v / 24v / 48v battery

15V570000246 vehicles affected

The problem
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Unity motorhomes, models U24MB, U24CB, U24IB and U24TB, manufactured from September 2, 2014, through September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the battery compartment under the entrance step was not properly sealed to prevent gases from the battery from entering the vehicle.
The risk
Explosive gases from the battery may enter the motorhome, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will seal the battery compartment to prevent gases from entering the motorhome, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8132-1.

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Triple E Unity: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20201800Driver assistanceF
20190300-C
20180300-C
20170300-C
20160400-C
20150200-B
20140100-A
20130200-B
20120200-B
All Unity years

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Questions about the 2016 Triple E Unity

Does the 2016 Triple E Unity have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Triple E Unity: refrigerator (October 2021); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2016); water heater (July 2016); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (September 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2016 Triple E Unity had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2016 Triple E Unity a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triple E Unity year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2016 Triple E Unity has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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