The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E098000·Announced 2022-12-05

LDV Emergency Response Vehicles Recalled for Propane Tank Valve Defect

LDV is recalling 2013 and 2019-2022 Emergency Response vehicles due to improperly connected propane tank service valves that may cause leaks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a propane leak hazard that can increase the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risks.

Plain-English summary

LDV, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 and 2019-2022 Emergency Response vehicles equipped with Manchester propane tanks (model numbers 6829 and 6830, part numbers 901C3 and 901C5). The recall addresses a defect where the service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected.

This improper connection can cause a propane leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Owners should contact LDV's customer service at 1-800-558-5986 to schedule an inspection and receive replacement valves free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 12, 2022. LDV's number for this recall is 22E-082. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LDV, INC. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Brand
LDV, INC.
Manufacturer
LDV, Inc.
Affected units
26

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)

  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.