The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V267000·Announced 2013-06-25

EverGreen Recalls 2010-2012 Travel Trailers Due to Propane Cylinder Defect

EverGreen is recalling 2010-2012 Ever-Lite and Element travel trailers because propane cylinders may leak or rupture, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane cylinder rupture/leak) with a potential for significant property damage or injury from fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ever-Lite and Element travel trailers. The recall involves 185 units equipped with propane cylinders that may leak gas or rupture.

Leaking propane gas, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on July 19, 2013. EverGreen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane cylinder free of charge. Owners may contact EverGreen at 1-574-825-4298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELEMENT, EVER-LITE TRAVEL TRAILER
Brand
ELEMENT
Manufacturer
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
185

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAVEL TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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