Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve Mpve-250 – 18E111000

Defect Description For Recall

Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) Is Recalling Certain One-Turn Valves (Otv), Part Number Mpve-250. If The Knob Is Turned More Than One Turn, The Valve’S Snap Ring May Fail And The Valve Stem May Forcibly Eject From The Valve Body.

Make Of Vehicle

LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS

Model Of Vehicle

ONE-TURN VALVE MPVE-250

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

18E111000

Component Description

Fuel System, Other

Effect Of Defect

The Forcible EjeCTIon Of The Stem May Increase The Risk Of Injury To Those Nearby. Additionally, The Unintended Release Of Cng Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

Luxfer Will Notify Owners, And Provide An Upgrade Kit For The Valves Which Doubles The Snap Ring Strength, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 18, 2019. Owners May Contact Luxfer Customer Service At 1-403-720-0262.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Luxfer Canada Ltd.

Start Of Manufacture

20150211

End Of Manufacture

20180726

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

1607

Date Owners Notified

20190118

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Luxfer Canada Ltd.

Date Report Received

20181201

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard