Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MANCHESTER
Model Of Vehicle
LPG CYLINDER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E061000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge
Effect Of Defect
In The Presence Of A Ignition Source, A Possible Vehicle Fire Can Ocurr.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Manchester Tank & Equipment
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
13672
Date Owners Notified
20030103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Manchester Tank & Equipment Co
Date Report Received
20021202