Dexter Ventline Recalls LP Bottle Straps for Insufficient Crimping
Dexter Ventline is recalling specific LP bottle straps because insufficient crimping may allow the buckle to detach. This could cause the propane tank to fall from the trailer, creating a road hazard.
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 where a detached propane tank can fall from the trailer, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Dexter Ventline and Door is recalling certain Ventline liquid propane gas (LP) Bottle Straps, specifically part numbers C0538-19, C0538-12, and C0538-16. The recall involves equipment used in recreational vehicles and trailers.
The defect is that the LP bottle strap crimping may be insufficient. This condition can potentially cause the strap buckle to detach after the LP gas bottle has been removed. If the buckle detaches, it prevents the LP tank from being properly retained after the tank is replaced. An unrestrained tank can fall from the trailer, potentially becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dexter Ventline and Door has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers, who are conducting recalls and notifying owners. Dealers for these companies will replace the LP bottle straps free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter Ventline and Door customer service at 1-800-400-2164. The company's recall numbers are 9902385 and 9901385. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS recall
- Manufacturer
- Dexter Ventline and Door
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,447
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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