Manchester Tank & Equipment | NHTSA Recall #02E061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E061000 by Manchester Tank & Equipment. Includes 13,672 affected units, 20 AND 30 POUND LP GAS CYLINDERS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E061000

Manufacturer: Manchester Tank & Equipment

Report Received Date: 2002-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: 20 and 30 pound lp gas cylinders

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 13,672

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect 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 Summary: In the presence of a ignition source, a possible vehicle fire can ocurr.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02E061000

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