OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
02E061000
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/gauge
Reported Dec 2, 2002 · MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT
Summary
20-POUND AND 30 POUND LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS CYLINDERS MODELS 10487TC (20-POUND HORIZONTAL) AND 1175TC (30-POUND HORIZONTAL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY AND OCTOBER 2002 FOR USE ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THESE TANKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD) WITH A SWING TYPE FLOAT. THE VALVE'S FLOAT STRIKES THE SIDEWALL OF THE CYLINDER AND PREVENTS THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE OPD. THIS WILL ALLOW THE CYLINDER TO OVERFILL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF A IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCURR.
Remedy
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MANCHESTER TANK RECALL MANAGEMENT INC AT 800-420-7511.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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