Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

Defect

Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Renegade Valencia motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Risk / consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kibbi's customer service at 1-574-966-0196.

Chronology of events

1. Jun 27, 2022

   June 27, 2022: A Field Safety Advisory from Engineered Controls International, LLC (RegO), Manchester Tank’s supplier, advised that RegO had identified a potential issue with the female Prest-O Lite (POL) threads on a limited number of RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 service valves. Due to a manufacturing error, the POL threads for some service valves may not meet specification, which could result in propane leaks at the POL threads.

2. Jun 29, 2022

   June 29, 2022: Manchester Tank forwarded the RegO Field Advisory to its RV customers. July-Sep. 2022: Manchester Tank reviewed its records to identify RV tanks that may have used suspect RegO service valves. On July 12, 2022, RegO issued inspection procedures for vehicles in service with suspect. Manchester Tank forwarded the inspection procedures to its RV customers. Manchester Tank reached out to NHTSA’s Manufacturer Help Desk to discuss the service valve issue. On July 15, 2022, Engineered Controls International filed a defect information report with NHTSA (22E058). Manchester Tank investigated quality checks related to the threading issue and reviewed sales records for customers that may have received suspect RegO service valves.

3. Sep 23, 2022

   Sep. 23, 2022: Based on the defect information report filed by RegO, a review of production records, and defect information reports filed by more than one vehicle customer, Manchester Tank determined to pass through a defect information report to NHTSA for RV tanks equipped with RegO’s defective service valves. Manchester Tank is not aware of any fires or injuries related to this defect.

4. Nov 2, 2022

   Nov. 2, 2022: REV Group was notified on recall 22E-082.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JAN 06, 2023 - JAN 13, 2023

Owner notification

FEB 10, 2023 - FEB 20, 2023

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