OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81E010000
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly
Reported Aug 3, 1981 · WORTHINGTON
Summary
DISTORTED THREADS IN THE CYLINDER VALVE MAY PREVENT A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE VALVE AND THE REGULATOR DEVICE ON THE EQUIPMENT RECEIVING FUEL. THIS WILL CAUSE A RISK OF A GAS LEAK.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THREADS WILL BE REPAIRED OR THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; STEEL LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS CYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING GAS CAN BE IGNITED IF EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME,RESULTING IN FIRE, EXPLOSION AND POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: TEST EQUIPMENT FOR A PROPER SEAL. FAILURE CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY 1)PROTRUDING THREADS OUTSIDE THE VALVE OUTLET OR 2) THE SHAFT MOVING WHENJIGGLED.
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