The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E111000·Announced 2018-12-01

Luxfer Recalls One-Turn Valves Due to Potential Stem Ejection Risk

Luxfer Canada Ltd. is recalling One-Turn Valves (part number MPVE-250) because the valve stem may forcibly eject if the knob is turned more than one turn, posing injury and fire risks.

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 defect in a fuel system component that can cause forcible ejection of parts and unintended gas release, creating significant risks of injury and fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Luxfer Canada Ltd. is recalling certain One-Turn Valves (OTV), part number MPVE-250. The recall addresses a defect where the valve's snap ring may fail if the knob is turned more than one turn. This failure can cause the valve stem to forcibly eject from the valve body.

The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) can increase the risk of a fire.

Luxfer will notify owners and provide an upgrade kit for the valves, which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER recall
Manufacturer
Luxfer Canada Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System Component
Hazard
Affected units
1,607

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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