22E082 – Propane Leak May Cause Fire – Manchester ManTank Propane Tanks

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1000 Corporate Centre Drive ▪ Suite 300 Franklin, TN 37067 ▪ Phone: 615-370-3833
www.manchestertank.com
Dear Valued Customer, We recently discovered that a small number of RegO service valves on recreational vehicle tanks have some short threads in the POL outlets. The short threads do not allow the POL connector to fully seat. This may result in a leak at the connection. The included safety bulletin from RegO outlines the issue, details how to check for the issue and how to remedy the issue.
Manchester will assist in any way we can if a valve needs to be replaced. For further information, you may contact RegO at the address on the included document, or Frank Lane at [email protected] or Bob Mangas at [email protected] or Jared Shutwell at [email protected]
Thank you, Frank Lane
V-P Product Safety
Manchester Tank ECI2022-001 06/27/2022 Field Safety Advisory
RegO Model 901C Service Valves RegO has become aware of a potential issue with the female POL threads on a limited number of RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 service valves. In some instances, the thread depth of the POL outlet is less than specification, which could result in a leak of propane. Potentially affected valves would have been installed in a limited number of Manchester Tank branded RV tanks dated 2021 and 2022. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH. Which Valves May Be Affected? The affected valves have manufacturing date codes between 02X21 and 02X22. The ‘X’ represents any letter between A through E, which denotes the week of the month the valve was assembled. The date code is marked on a wrench flat. Below is a key to reading the date codes marked on the wrench flat of the valve and their locations. (See Figure 1.) Valve Outlet Connection (POL Threads) Date Code and Model Number Location (Flats)
Figure 1: Model Number and Date Code Examples What Should Be Done? Contact a professional to locate the service valve on the container to inspect the model number and date code to determine whether the valve is in scope. If the date ECI2022-001 code does not fall within the specified range, no further action is required. If the date code falls within the specified range, then follow the instructions below, depending on whether anything is installed in the outlet of the valve and whether there is container pressure. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND REMOVE FROM SERVICE ANY CONTAINER THAT CONTAINS A LEAKING SERVICE VALVE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH. WARNING: IF YOU ARE NOT A PROPERLY TRAINED LP-GAS PROFESSIONAL, DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY OF THE STEPS OUTLINED BELOW, OR TO OTHERWISE INSPECT, TEST OR ALTER THE SERVICE VALVE ASSEMBLY. ATTEMPTING TO DO SO WITHOUT THE PROPER TRAINING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH. 1. If nothing is installed in the outlet of the valve:
a. Use the supplied go/no-go gauge POL nut to determine if the threads are the proper depth. (See Figure 2.) If the threads are not the proper depth, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and replace the valve. Do not use the container without first replacing the valve. Go/No Go gauge Finger Tight No Visible Groove = Good Part Go/No Go gauge Finger Tight = Needs Replacement Figure 2: Go/No Go Gauge POL Nut – Groove Cut Through Roll Stamp Information ECI2022-001 b. Alternatively, close the service valve and attach a POL connector to the service valve outlet with an air fitting installed on the ¼” NPT threads. (See Figure 3.)
i. Apply 50-100 psi air pressure back towards the outlet of the valve;
ii. Use a leak detection solution to determine if this connection is leak tight;
iii. If the connection is not leak-tight, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. Do not use the container without first replacing the valve. POL connector POL threads
POL connector
¼” NPT threads Figure 3: POL Connector for Air Test 2. If a POL connector is installed in the outlet of the valve and there is no container pressure:
a. Remove the POL connector from the outlet of the service valve and use the supplied go/no-go gauge POL nut to determine if the service valve threads are the proper depth. (See Figure 2).
i. If the threads are the proper depth, no further action is required.
ii. If the threads are not the proper depth, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. b. Alternatively, close the service valve and attach a POL connector to the service valve outlet with an air fitting installed on the ¼” NPT threads. (See Figure 3)
i. Apply 50-100 psi air pressure back towards the outlet of the valve;
ii. Use a leak detection solution to determine if this connection is leak tight;
iii. If the connection is not leak-tight, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. 3. If a POL connector is installed in the outlet of the
valve and there is propane pressure in the container:
a. If the service valve is open (and the entire propane system is pressurized), use a leak detection solution at the valve outlet connection.
i. If no leaks are observed, no further action required.
ii. If a leak is observed at this valve outlet connection and tightening the connection does not stop the leak, close the service valve and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. b. If the service valve is closed:
i. Remove the POL connector from the outlet of the service valve and use the supplied go/no-go gauge POL nut to determine if the service valve threads are the proper depth. (See Figure 2 above.)
1. If the threads are the proper depth, no further action is required.
2. If the threads are not the proper depth, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. ii. Alternatively, close the service valve and attach a POL connector to the service valve outlet with an air fitting installed on the ¼” NPT threads. (See Figure 3 above.)
1. Apply 50-100 psi air pressure back towards the outlet of the valve;
2. Use a leak detection solution to determine if this connection is leak tight;
3. If the connection is not leak-tight, securely close the valve, remove the container from service, and contact your OEM, distributor, or dealer for further guidance. Should you have any questions, please contact your OEM supplier, distributor, dealer or RegO customer service at 336-449-7707 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Thom Hegman
Technical Advisor 100 RegO Drive, Elon, NC 27244 USA
ECI2022-001

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT CO FEB 01, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-082 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT
CO
Address : 1749 Mallory Lane, Suite 40 BRENTWOOD TN 37027
Company phone : 999 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 6,500 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Manchester Tank ManTank Part No. : See Descriptive Info Size : NR Function : Propane Tank
Descriptive Information : The population and production dates were determined based on the defect information report submitted by Engineered Controls International, LLC, NHTSA No. 22E-058, concerning a manufacturing error in the service valves used in the subject propane tanks. The suspect part numbers will be updated.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2021 – JUL 01, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : According to the defect information report filed by the supplier of the service valves, Engineered Controls International, LLC (NHTSA No. 22E-058), for certain service valves, the thread depth of the POL (Prest-O Lite) outlet is less than specification, which could result in a leak of propane.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A leak in an enclosed area in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire, and in some circumstances, tank ruptures. Manchester Tank is not aware of any reports of fire or injury related to the subject service valves.
Description of the Cause : According to Engineered Controls International, a tool change in Feb. 2021 resulted in an incorrect thread depth for a limited production run of valves. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : RegO Service Valve
Component Description : RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Engineered Controls International, LLC Address : 100 RegO Drive
Elon North Carolina 27244
Country : United States Chronology :
June 27, 2022: A Field Safety Advisory from Engineered Controls International, LLC (RegO), Manchester Tank’s supplier, advised that RegO had identified a potential issue with the female Prest-O Lite (POL) threads on a limited number of RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 service valves. Due to a manufacturing error, the POL threads for some service valves may not meet specification, which could result in propane leaks at the POL threads. June 29, 2022: Manchester Tank forwarded the RegO Field Advisory to its RV customers. July-Sep. 2022: Manchester Tank reviewed its records to identify RV tanks that may have used suspect RegO service valves. On July 12, 2022, RegO issued inspection procedures for vehicles in service with suspect.
Manchester Tank forwarded the inspection procedures to its RV customers. Manchester Tank reached out to NHTSA’s Manufacturer Help Desk to discuss the service valve issue. On July 15, 2022, Engineered Controls International filed a defect information report with NHTSA (22E058). Manchester Tank investigated quality checks related to the threading issue and reviewed sales records for customers that may have received suspect RegO service valves. Sep. 23, 2022: Based on the defect information report filed by RegO, a review of production records, and defect information reports filed by more than one vehicle customer, Manchester Tank determined to pass through a defect information report to NHTSA for RV tanks equipped with RegO’s defective service valves. Manchester Tank is not aware of any fires or injuries related to this defect. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082 Page 3 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Manchester Tank will notify its RV-manufacturer customers of the
potential safety-related defect. The RV manufacturers will conduct any applicable remedies. All of the subject tanks remain under the manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Manchester Tank requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : For tanks or valves, Manchester Tank will provide instructions for inspecting the tank valves to ensure there are no leaks. For tanks with valves that leak, Manchester Tank will work with its supplier and the RV manufacturers to replace defective service valves.
Based on information from Engineered Controls International, the defect valves were manufactured around February 2021. Manchester Tank is recalling RV tanks manufactured from January 2021 to July 2022. RV tanks manufactured outside those production dates are not affected by the manufacturing error. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The timing of the owner notification will be determined by the affected
RV manufacturers.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 21, 2022 – OCT 31, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 31, 2022 – OCT 31, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : El Monte Catering Address : 1067 S 5th Street San Jose CA 95112 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : LDV USA Address : 180 Industrial Drive
Burlington WI 53105 Country : US Company Phone : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082 Page 4 Name : West Coast Catering Address : 1217 GOODRICH
Los Angeles CA 90022 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Unlimited Spaces Address : 2739 W 79TH ST
BAY 18 HIALEAH FL 33016 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Advance Pump Address : 15418 OLD HIGHWAY RD
Peosta IA 52068 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Newmar Corporated Address : 355 N DELAWARE STREET NAPPANEE IN 46550 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Herr Display Vans Address : 22401 JOSHUA DRIVE SAUK VILLAGE IL 60411 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Winnebago Address : PO BOX 152
FOREST CITY IA 50436 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : RC Display Vans Address : 5420 N LAGOON AVE PORTLAND OR 97217 Country : US Company Phone : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : WAG’N TAILS MOBILE CONVERSIONS, INC. Address : 12633 HEATHER PARK DR. GRANGER IN 46530 Country : US Company Phone : NR
Name : Provan Industries, LLC Address : 4837 EDMUND HWY
WEST COLUMBIA SC 29170 Country : US Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT CO SEP 27, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-082 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : MANCHESTER TANK & EQUIPMENT
CO
Address : 1749 Mallory Lane, Suite 40 BRENTWOOD TN 37027
Company phone : 999 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 6,500 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Manchester Tank ManTank Part No. : See Descriptive Info Size : NR Function : Propane Tank
Descriptive Information : The population and production dates were determined based on the defect information report submitted by Engineered Controls International, LLC, NHTSA No. 22E-058, concerning a manufacturing error in the service valves used in the subject propane tanks. The suspect part numbers will be updated.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2021 – APR 01, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : According to the defect information report filed by the supplier of the service valves, Engineered Controls International, LLC (NHTSA No. 22E-058), for certain service valves, the thread depth of the POL (Prest-O Lite) outlet is less than specification, which could result in a leak of propane.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A leak in an enclosed area in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire, and in some circumstances, tank ruptures. Manchester Tank is not aware of any reports of fire or injury related to the subject service valves.
Description of the Cause : According to Engineered Controls International, a tool change in Feb. 2021 resulted in an incorrect thread depth for a limited production run of valves. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : RegO Service Valve
Component Description : RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Engineered Controls International, LLC Address : 100 RegO Drive
Elon North Carolina 27244
Country : United States Chronology :
June 27, 2022: A Field Safety Advisory from Engineered Controls International, LLC (RegO), Manchester Tank’s supplier, advised that RegO had identified a potential issue with the female Prest-O Lite (POL) threads on a limited number of RegO model 901C3 and model 901C5 service valves. Due to a manufacturing error, the POL threads for some service valves may not meet specification, which could result in propane leaks at the POL threads. June 29, 2022: Manchester Tank forwarded the RegO Field Advisory to its RV customers. July-Sep. 2022: Manchester Tank reviewed its records to identify RV tanks that may have used suspect RegO service valves. On July 12, 2022, RegO issued inspection procedures for vehicles in service with suspect.
Manchester Tank forwarded the inspection procedures to its RV customers. Manchester Tank reached out to NHTSA’s Manufacturer Help Desk to discuss the service valve issue. On July 15, 2022, Engineered Controls International filed a defect information report with NHTSA (22E058). Manchester Tank investigated quality checks related to the threading issue and reviewed sales records for customers that may have received suspect RegO service valves. Sep. 23, 2022: Based on the defect information report filed by RegO, a review of production records, and defect information reports filed by more than one vehicle customer, Manchester Tank determined to pass through a defect information report to NHTSA for RV tanks equipped with RegO’s defective service valves. Manchester Tank is not aware of any fires or injuries related to this defect. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-082
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Manchester Tank will notify its RV-manufacturer customers of the
potential safety-related defect. The RV manufacturers will conduct any applicable remedies. All of the subject tanks remain under the manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Manchester Tank requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : For tanks or valves, Manchester Tank will provide instructions for inspecting the tank valves to ensure there are no leaks. For tanks with valves that leak, Manchester Tank will work with its supplier and the RV manufacturers to replace defective service valves.
Based on information from Engineered Controls International, the defect valves were manufactured around February 2021. Manchester Tank is recalling RV tanks manufactured from January 2021 to March 2021. RV tanks manufactured outside those production dates are not affected by the manufacturing error. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The timing of the owner notification will be determined by the affected
RV manufacturers.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 30, 2022 – SEP 30, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 17, 2022 – OCT 17, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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