The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14E035000·Announced 2014-06-02

Roush Propane Fuel System Conversion Kits Recalled for Leak Risk

Roush CleanTech is recalling propane fuel system conversion kits for Ford vans due to a potential leak at the fuel line fitting that could cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from propane leak) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Roush CleanTech, LLC is recalling certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured between January 2011 and August 2012. These kits were sold as original and replacement equipment for installation on Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 models, including Wagons, Cargo Vans, Extended Cargo Vans, and Cutaway models.

The recall is due to a reaction between different metals in the kits. Specifically, the aluminum fuel line fitting may develop a propane leak where it contacts the brass supply valve housing. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Roush will notify owners, and authorized service network locations will replace the aluminum fitting with a stainless steel fitting free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER recall
Manufacturer
Roush CleanTech, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
845

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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