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Pleasant Valley T@B Travel Trailer Recall 16V650: Propane Hose Can Wear and Leak, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V650, reported September 8, 2016, 2,286 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain travel trailers with a 3-way refrigerator have a rubber gas hose inside the refrigerator compartment that can rub against the refrigerator fins. Over time this rubbing can wear the hose and possibly cause a propane leak.

A propane leak increases the risk of a fire. If you own an affected trailer, contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811 and have an authorized dealer inspect the gas hose. Dealers will secure or replace the damaged hose as needed at no cost to you.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V650Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Problem
Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC (Pleasant Valley) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 T@B travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2016 and equipped with a 3-way refrigerator. The affected vehicles have a rubber gas hose in the refrigerator compartment that can rub against the refrigerator fins, causing the hose to wear and possibly leak propane.
Risk
A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Pleasant Valley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, secure and replace the damaged gas hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2016. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811.
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.

Affected vehicles

Pleasant Valley T@B Travel Trailer20132014201520162017