Tire may Contact Propane Supply Line – 2020 Triple E Unity

December 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V884000

Tire may Contact Propane Supply Line

Tire contact with the propane tubing can create a hole in the tubing, releasing propane gas, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V884

Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 6

 

Summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020 Unity U24RL trailers. The propane tubing for the water heater may be routed too close to the tire tread possibly resulting in contact between the tire and the tubing.

 

Remedy

Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal shield around the propane tubing for protection, free of charge. The recall began December 30, 2019. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#9572-1.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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SOP02432

U24RL W/H Copper Line Wheel Well Shield Install.

QAAR 9s12

Department: Warranty/Service
People Required: 1
Time to Complete: 7min
Date Created: Dec. 4, 2019
Date Revised: Rev#:
Created by Initial: GK806 Verified:

 

1.

Locate where the water heater’s copper propane line, runs through the coach floor just in front of the PS rear wheel.

 

2.

Apply white Guertin (129-1015) to the top flange of shield.

 

3.

With the narrower side touching the front of the top muffler bracket flange; fasten each (2)shield flange to underside of floor with a #10 x ” Robertson (square) Pan Head SS Screw (141-0204)

 

4.

Drill a 9/16″ hole in the top plate of the muffler bracket approximately half way up from the bolt.

 

5.

Fasten the muffler bracket to shield with 1 #10 x ” Robertson (square) Pan Head Screws (141-0204)

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

December 16, 2019

<<Owner Name»
<<Address1»
<<Address2»
«Address3», «Prov» «Postal Code»

“This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN

Coach Serial #«Serial»

Triple E Recreational Vehicles Recall CA#9572-1

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Triple E Recreational Vehicles has decided that certain 2020 Unity (U24RL) motorhomes manufactured between February 4, 2019 & October 31, 2019 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

 

Description of Noncompliance:

The copper propane tubing for the water heater is routed too close to the tire tread in the wheelwell area. In the situation where the vehicle hits a severe hole or bump, the tire may come in contact with the copper propane tubing. This resulting in the tubing to puncture and release propane, a spark could ignite the propane causing a fire, which could cause bodily injury.

 

To Have This Modification Performed:

We request your assistance to have this Safety issue corrected. Please follow the included information to add a metal shield to protect the copper propane tubing in the wheelwell area. The recall will be performed at no charge to you. The time needed to complete this repair is approximately 20 minutes. If you choose to have this Recall performed by a service center other than your dealer prior authorization is required.

If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a prenotification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.

For more information contact Triple E RV/Leisure Travel Vans at 1-877992-9906 Customer Service / Warranty department or by e-mail bkwall@tripleerv.com in the subject line “Recall CA#9572-1”

 

For U.S. Residents

If Triple E Recreational Vehicles fails or is unable to remedy this potential defect without charge, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to https://www.safercar.gov

We regret the inconvenience this Recall may cause you but want you to have complete satisfaction with your Leisure Travel Vans product. Thank you for your anticipated assistance and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information.

Sincerely,

 

Brad Wall

Customer Service / Warranty Manager

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Enclosures

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
TRIPLE E	UNITY	2020

 

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9 Associated Documents

Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V884-4579.pdf 1088.738KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V884-9627.PDF 211.239KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-2

RCLQRT-19V884-0946.PDF 211.328KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V884-0127.PDF 211.143KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document- Recall Return Form

RMISC-19V884-6552.pdf 328.364KB

 

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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V884-3807.PDF 213.352KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document- Parts Bulletin

RMISC-19V884-7497.pdf 1166.215KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V884-8745.pdf 244.649KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-3

RCLQRT-19V884-5242.PDF 211.427KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V884&docType=RCL

 

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