NHTSA Recall 16V650000
Filed by Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-09-08. An estimated 2,286 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC (Pleasant Valley) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 T@B travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2016 and equipped with a 3-way refrigerator. The affected vehicles have a rubber gas hose in the refrigerator compartment that can rub against the refrigerator fins, causing the hose to wear and possibly leak propane.
Risk
A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Pleasant Valley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, secure and replace the damaged gas hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.