Key Takeaway

20 AND 30 POUND LP GAS CYLINDERS by MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT was recalled on December 18, 2002. What to do: 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 TH...

NHTSA Ongoing

20 AND 30 POUND LP GAS CYLINDERS

Recalled: December 18, 2002 ~13,672 units affected 02E061

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF A IGNITION SOURCE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCURR.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 CONT...

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