Adrian Steel Company | NHTSA Recall #14V501000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V501000 by Adrian Steel Company. Affecting model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between september 21, 2012, to september 24, 2012 Includes 28 affected units, Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between september 21, 2012, to september 24, 2012

Defect Summary

Adrian steel company (adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between september 21, 2012, to september 24, 2012. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by roush cleantech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

Corrective Action

Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. the recall began during july 2014. owners may contact adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V501000
Manufacturer: Adrian Steel Company
Report Received Date: 2014-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Corrosion of propane tank fuel line fitting
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Adrian steel company (adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between september 21, 2012, to september 24, 2012. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by roush cleantech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence Summary: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. the recall began during july 2014. owners may contact adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 14V501000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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