NHTSA Recall 14V501000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V501000; Date: Aug. 6, 2014
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford E-150; 2012 Ford E-250; 2012 Ford E-350; 2012 Ford E-450
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Adrian Steel Company
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
Adrian steel company (adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by roush cleantech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
How to Fix:
Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 2014
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