23E001 Propane Leak May Cause Fire – 2021-2022 Adventurer 19RD, 23RB, & 24DS Truck Bed Campers

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Field Safety Advisory RegO Model 901C Service Valves 06/27/2022 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.) 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 Date Code and Model Number Location (Flats) Valve Outlet Connection (POL Threads) 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. Figure 2: Go/No Go Gauge POL Nut – Groove Cut Through Roll Stamp Information Go/No Go gauge Finger Tight No Visible Groove = Good Part Go/No Go gauge Finger Tight = Needs Replacement Visible Groove = Bad Part 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. 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. POL connector POL threads POL connector ¼” NPT threads 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

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Adventurer LP Submission Date : JAN 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-001 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Adventurer LP Address : 3303 West Washington Ave. Yakima WA 98903 Company phone : 509-895-7064 Population : Number of potentially involved : 263 Estimated percentage with defect : NR Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Adventurer LP Model : Adventurer 19RD,Adventurer 23RB,Adventurer 24DS Part No. : RegO 901C3, 901C5 Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Per Vendor Notice: 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. Once we were told about the issue, we were able to generate a list of potential affected units based on purchases of suspect tanks during the time period the vendor provided. The units that were identified are part of a single dealer rentail fleet. Production Dates : MAR 04, 2021 – MAY 27, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : PER VENDOR NOTICE: 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. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : PER VENDOR NOTICE: 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. Description of the Cause : No cause provided by vendor at time of notice. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name : Service Valve Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 901C3 and 901C5 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : RegO Address : 100 RegO Drive Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Elon North Carolina 27244 Country : United States Chronology : Adventurer MFG was notified of the safety issue on June 19 2022. We sent the potential affected unit information to our dealer customer on 10-17-2022. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : See attached vendor notice. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : See attached vendor notice. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : When we were notified of the safety issue our engineering and quality control team completed 100% inspection of installed and non installed components on our site. All of the parts inspected were in the “good part” condition based on the field service parameters provided by the vendor. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We already notified our dealer of the potential affected unit list so they can coordinate inspection of the units in their unit fleet. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR 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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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Adventurer LP Submission Date : JAN 04, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-001 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Adventurer LP Address : 3303 West Washington Ave. Yakima WA 98903 Company phone : 509-895-7064 Population : Number of potentially involved : 263 Estimated percentage with defect : NR Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Adventurer LP Model : 19RD,23RB,24DS Part No. : RegO 901C3, 901C5 Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Per Vendor Notice: 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. Once we were told about the issue, we were able to generate a list of potential affected units based on purchases of suspect tanks during the time period the vendor provided. The units that were identified are part of a single dealer rentail fleet. Production Dates : MAR 04, 2021 – MAY 27, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : PER VENDOR NOTICE: 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. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : PER VENDOR NOTICE: 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. Description of the Cause : No cause provided by vendor at time of notice. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name : Service Valve Component Description : NR Component Part Number : 901C3 and 901C5 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : RegO Address : 100 RegO Drive Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-001 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Elon North Carolina 27244 Country : United States Chronology : Adventurer MFG was notified of the safety issue on June 19 2022. We sent the potential affected unit information to our dealer customer on 10-17-2022. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : See attached vendor notice. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : See attached vendor notice. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : When we were notified of the safety issue our engineering and quality control team completed 100% inspection of installed and non installed components on our site. All of the parts inspected were in the “good part” condition based on the field service parameters provided by the vendor. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We already notified our dealer of the potential affected unit list so they can coordinate inspection of the units in their unit fleet. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR 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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