Recall 81E010000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 81E010000 · announced August 3, 1981 · Worthington · 3,280 units affected

The problem

DISTORTED THREADS IN THE CYLINDER VALVE MAY PREVENT A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE VALVE AND THE REGULATOR DEVICE ON THE EQUIPMENT RECEIVING FUEL. THIS WILL CAUSE A RISK OF A GAS LEAK.

What to do

THREADS WILL BE REPAIRED OR THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; STEEL LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS CYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING GAS CAN BE IGNITED IF EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME,RESULTING IN FIRE, EXPLOSION AND POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: TEST EQUIPMENT FOR A PROPER SEAL. FAILURE CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY 1)PROTRUDING THREADS OUTSIDE THE VALVE OUTLET OR 2) THE SHAFT MOVING WHENJIGGLED.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.