Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting – 2022 Alliance Valor, Avenue, Paradigm Recreational Trailers

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April 18, 2022 Valued Flex-Tech Customer, We have become aware in the past few weeks of complaints at the plant level of cracks developing in our female quick disconnects that is either connected to our LP Gas Manifolds or shipped on specific Hose Assemblies sold separately. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined that the crack is not being produced within our facility so it has escaped our inspections as well as our 100% system leak checks. A potential crack may develop in your facility or, in rare cases, after you have assembled the system to an RV and performed pressure drop testing. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2ⁿᵈ tier brass sub-supplier. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 8, 2022. We are in the process of working with NHTSA in order to report this issue and wanted you to be aware that your company will be noted in the 573 Filing. We want to work closely with you as we work through this issue together. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and are working quickly to develop a new robust design that will overcome any future issues. Please give me a call at your convenience and I will provide additional details. Jeff Bush, President (m) 440-429-4579; (e) [email protected]

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL «Dealer_name» «Street» «City», «State» «Zip» Country (Only for Canada) Dear Valued Dealer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. US only Alliance RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exits in some 2022 Alliance RVs. Units impacted are select Alliance RV Fifth Wheels (Paradigm, Valor, Avenue). Our records show the following unit(s) are affected by this recall and is currently part of the inventory at your Dealership. The Recall Remedy must be completed on this unit prior to being sold. Vehicle Identification Number Listing: TBD Reason for this recall: Alliance RV was made aware that your LP Quick Disconnect were not manufactured to specifications. Specifically, contamination and/or porosity in the brass from a brass sub-supplier that can cause this fitting to crack. This crack can result in an LP leak that cause a fire. What Alliance RV will do: Alliance Dealers will be reimbursed for .50hrs for replacement of the Quick Disconnect; An additional .30hrs for your LP Drop Pressure Test once replaced will also be allotted. What we need you to do: Replace the LP Quick Disconnect per the attached Product Safety Notice. Federal law requires that all units in your inventory be repaired prior to delivery to a customer. If you have sold a unit recently that you have received a stock recall notice on, please contact the owner immediately to advise of the recall. In addition, please register the unit by submitting the Warranty Registration information via the Alliance RV Dealer Portal (contact us at [email protected] if you need instructions on how to do so). All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the announcements section of our website. If you need further assistance, please Contact Alliance RV Customer Service at 574-226-0140 – Option 2 or [email protected]. We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our customer’s safety is our most important priority. Sincerely, Alliance RV Safety Rec ll: 22V270 April 2022 ****Product Safety Notice*** April 19, 2022 Alliance RV has determined that a potential defect which relates to the safety of the end consumer exists in your unit. To remedy, please follow the instructions outlined below. LP QUICK DISONNECT REPLACEMENT AND TESTING PROCEDURED STEP 1: Locate the LP Quick Disconnect on the door side (passenger side) of your RV, near the front. STEP 2. To go your LP Compartment(s) on both sides of the RV and turn your LP supply completely off. STEP 3. Move to the inside of the RV to locate the Load Center. Once the load center is located, turn the 50A main breaker to the OFF position. Also, disconnect the battery to your RV. STEP 3. Remove the LP Quick Disconnect and replace with new LP Quick Disconnect. ****WARNING**** This replacement must be done with a listed / approved LP Thread Tape or Pipe Dope. STEP 4. Perform the required LP Drop Pressure at 8 inch wc for 3 minutes. Replacement will require you to order the following p/n’s: 12956 = 1/4” to 3/8” Brass Nipple, 21212 = 1/4” to 1/4” Brass Nipple and 12957 = LP Quick Disconnect. When filing y ur warranty claim, the flat rate code to be used will be 22V270. This code pays .50 for replacement of the Quick Connect fitting. It allows an additional .30hrs for your required LP Drop Pressure Test.

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MAILING DATE: 6/15/2022 – ISSUED IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle with the VIN: TBD «Owner_name» «Street» «City», «State» «Zip» Country (Only for Canada) Dear Valued Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. US ONLY Alliance RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exits in some 2022 Alliance RVs. Units impacted are select Alliance RV Fifth Wheels (Paradigm, Valor, Avenue). Reason for this recall: Alliance RV was made aware that your LP Quick Disconnect were not manufactured to specifications. Specifically, contamination and/or porosity in the brass from a brass sub-supplier that can cause this fitting to crack. This crack can result in an LP leak that cause a fire. What Alliance RV will do: Your local Alliance Dealer will replace your LP Quick Disconnect (as per the attached Product Safety Notice). The remedy will take approximately .80 hrs. The remedy will be no charge to you. What we need you to do: Please contact an Alliance RV Authorized Dealer and schedule an appointment to have this remedy completed. If your dealer is unable to perform the recall within a reasonable time, or you have questions concerning this recall, please contact 574-226-0140 – Option 1. If you choose to take your vehicle to a non-Alliance RV dealer, they must contact Alliance RV prior to making the recall repair for proper authorization and instructions. If you are no longer the owner of this vehicle, please notify Alliance RV via email at: [email protected] If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. Please contact Alliance RV Customer Service ([email protected]) for reimbursement. If, however, you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy this condition on that date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 574-226-0140 – Option 1. If after contacting your dealer and Customer Service you are not able to have the safety defect remedied without charge and/or within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a written complaint to the Administrator, national Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 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 http://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority. Sincerely, Alliance RV Safety Rec V270 April 2022

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Submission Date : Alliance RV, LLC MAY 24, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-270 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22V270 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC Address : 301 Benchmark Drive Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165 Population : Number of potentially involved : 4,224 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Alliance Valor: 36V11; 37V13; 40V13; 41V15; 42V13; 43V13. Avenue: 30RLS; 31BHS; 32RLS; 33RKS; 36BRM. Paradigm: 295MK; 310RL; 340RL; 370FB; 372RK; 382RK; 385FL; 390MP; 365RD Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : We were made aware by our vendor of a metal change on the quick disconnect that we use for our LP system. It can crack. All coaches in the range provided by the vendor are in this recall, nothing left out. Valor 36V11 x375; 37V13 x172; 40V13 x476; 41V15 x186; 42V13 x210; 43V13 x89. Avenue: 30RLS x111; 31BHS x6; 32RLS x396; 33RKS x1; 36BRM x78. Paradigm: 295MK x195; 310RL x529; 340RL x294. 370FB x278; 372RK x112; 382RK x1; 385FL x450. 390MP x225; 390MP x225; 365RD x40 Production Dates : JUN 30, 2021 – APR 08, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7M5FV3927NA004190 End : 7M5FV4438NA006519 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 7M5FA3621NB200538 End : 7M5FA362XNC300339 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 7M5FP3622NA004189 End : 7M5FP422XNB201973 ✔ Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Potential cracks in the female quick disconnect caused by contamination and/ or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Cracked female quick disconnect brass fitting which can potentially cause a fire in the presence of an igniter. Description of the Cause : contamination and/or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub- supplier. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Cracked fitting causing LP to leak from the RVs lp system. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting for LP System Component Description : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting Component Part Number : Vendor P/N: 76290W (Alliance P/N 20599 ) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Flex Tech Hose & Tubing, LLC Address : 1508 Eisenhower Dr N #5345 Goshen Indiana 46526 Country : United States Chronology : A letter received from our vendor of LP systems (flex tech) contacted us via email (with a PDF letter attached) that explained the issue – 4/19/2022. Yard put on hold for plugs to be purchased to replace the quick connect fitting with and the LP system be tested again before coach shipment to eliminate safety risk. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Temporarily the remedy is to remove the quick connect fitting and replace it with a plug. We will be ordering in these quick connect fittings in (new ones) to replace at a later date when the parts become available. Alliance RV will use the plug in place of the quick connect fitting until parts are available to install the quick connect (the vendor is also switch out the fitting to a plug for LP systems being delivered in the future). Alliance RV will notify dealers and retail customers of the recall via letter with the plan for reimbursement for inspection and remedy of the coach having a good quick connect installed and replacement of the quick connect for those that have a faulty quick connect on them. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component will get a plugged aux LP line or a good quick disconnect installed on the LP system. Alliance RV has sourced plugs to remove and cap off where the defective quick disconnect was. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Alliance RV will be drafting letters and instructions for remedying this recall in line with NHTSA process. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 22, 2022 – JUL 22, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 22, 2022 – JUN 22, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Submission Date : Alliance RV, LLC MAY 24, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-270 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22V270 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC Address : 301 Benchmark Drive Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165 Population : Number of potentially involved : 4,224 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Alliance Valor: 36V11; 37V13; 40V13; 41V15; 42V13; 43V13. Avenue: 30RLS; 31BHS; 32RLS; 33RKS; 36BRM. Paradigm: 295MK; 310RL; 340RL; 370FB; 372RK; 382RK; 385FL; 390MP; 365RD Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : We were made aware by our vendor of a metal change on the quick disconnect that we use for our LP system. It can crack. All coaches in the range provided by the vendor are in this recall, nothing left out. Valor 36V11 x375; 37V13 x172; 40V13 x476; 41V15 x186; 42V13 x210; 43V13 x89. Avenue: 30RLS x111; 31BHS x6; 32RLS x396; 33RKS x1; 36BRM x78. Paradigm: 295MK x195; 310RL x529; 340RL x294. 370FB x278; 372RK x112; 382RK x1; 385FL x450. 390MP x225; 390MP x225; 365RD x40 Production Dates : JUN 30, 2021 – APR 08, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7M5FV3927NA004190 End : 7M5FV4438NA006519 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 7M5FA3621NB200538 End : 7M5FA362XNC300339 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 7M5FP3622NA004189 End : 7M5FP422XNB201973 ✔ Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Potential cracks in the female quick disconnect caused by contamination and/ or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Cracked female quick disconnect brass fitting which can potentially cause a fire in the presence of spark or flame. Description of the Cause : contamination and/or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub- supplier. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Cracked fitting causing LP to leak from the RVs lp system. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting for LP System Component Description : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting Component Part Number : Vendor P/N: 76290W (Alliance P/N 20599 ) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Flex Tech Hose & Tubing, LLC Address : 1508 Eisenhower Dr N #5345 Goshen Indiana 46526 Country : United States Chronology : A letter received from our vendor of LP systems (flex tech) contacted us via email (with a PDF letter attached) that explained the issue – 4/19/2022. Alliance RV identified the scope of the product that falls under this recall based on the production and deliver dates of the defective lp quick connects (scope was opened up by a week both ways just to ensure there were no stragglers). That same day, Alliance RV identified and remedied all product on site and placed on hold. the following 3 days all coaches were repaired and eliminated the safety risk by replacing the quick connect with a plug and testing the system (LP auxiliary line). There were no warranty claims or reports of cracked fittings prior to us being notified of the defect. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Temporarily the remedy is to remove the quick connect fitting and replace it with a plug. We will be ordering in these quick connect fittings in (new ones) to replace at a later date when the parts become available. Alliance RV will use the plug in place of the quick connect fitting until parts are available to install the quick connect (the vendor is also switch out the fitting to a plug for LP systems being delivered in the future). Alliance RV will notify dealers and retail customers of the recall via letter with the plan for reimbursement for inspection and remedy of the coach having a good quick connect installed and replacement of the quick connect for those that have a faulty quick connect on them. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component will get a plugged aux LP line or a good quick disconnect installed on the LP system. Alliance RV has sourced plugs to remove and cap off where the defective quick disconnect was. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Alliance RV will be drafting letters and instructions for remedying this recall in line with NHTSA process. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 22, 2022 – JUL 22, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 22, 2022 – JUN 22, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Submission Date : Alliance RV, LLC APR 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-270 Manufacturer Recall No. : N/A, will use NHTSAs Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC Address : 301 Benchmark Drive Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165 Population : Number of potentially involved : 4,224 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Alliance Valor: 36V11; 37V13; 40V13; 41V15; 42V13; 43V13. Avenue: 30RLS; 31BHS; 32RLS; 33RKS; 36BRM. Paradigm: 295MK; 310RL; 340RL; 370FB; 372RK; 382RK; 385FL; 390MP; 365RD Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : We were made aware by our vendor of a metal change on the quick disconnect that we use for our LP system. It can crack. All coaches in the range provided by the vendor are in this recall, nothing left out. Valor 36V11 x375; 37V13 x172; 40V13 x476; 41V15 x186; 42V13 x210; 43V13 x89. Avenue: 30RLS x111; 31BHS x6; 32RLS x396; 33RKS x1; 36BRM x78. Paradigm: 295MK x195; 310RL x529; 340RL x294. 370FB x278; 372RK x112; 382RK x1; 385FL x450. 390MP x225; 390MP x225; 365RD x40 Production Dates : JUN 30, 2021 – APR 08, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7M5FV3927NA004190 End : 7M5FV4438NA006519 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 7M5FA3621NB200538 End : 7M5FA362XNC300339 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 7M5FP3622NA004189 End : 7M5FP422XNB201973 ✔ Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Potential cracks in the female quick disconnect caused by contamination and/ or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Cracked female quick disconnect brass fitting Description of the Cause : contamination and/or porosity in the brass from Flex Techs 2nd tier brass sub- supplier. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Cracked fitting causing LP to leak from the RVs lp system. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting for LP System Component Description : Female Quick Disconnect Fitting Component Part Number : Vendor P/N: 76290W (Alliance P/N 20599 ) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Flex Tech Hose & Tubing, LLC Address : 1508 Eisenhower Dr N #5345 Goshen Indiana 46526 Country : United States Chronology : A letter received from our vendor of LP systems (flex tech) contacted us via email (with a PDF letter attached) that explained the issue – 4/19/2022. Yard put on hold for plugs to be purchased to replace the quick connect fitting with and the LP system be tested again before coach shipment. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Temporarily the remedy is to remove the quick connect fitting and replace it with a plug. We will be ordering in these quick connect fittings in (new ones) to replace at a later date when the parts become available. Alliance RV will use the plug in place of the quick connect fitting until parts are available to install the quick connect (the vendor is also switch out the fitting to a plug for LP systems being delivered in the future). Alliance RV will notify dealers and retail customers of the recall via letter with the plan for reimbursement for inspection and remedy of the coach having a good quick connect installed and replacement of the quick connect for those that have a faulty quick connect on them. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-270 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component will get a good quick disconnect installed on the LP system. Alliance RV has sourced plugs to remove and cap off where the defective quick disonnect was. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Alliance RV will be drafting letters and instructions for remedying this recall in line with NHTSA process. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 22, 2022 – JUL 22, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 22, 2022 – JUN 22, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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