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Triple E Unity Recall 19V884: Propane Line Can Be Damaged by Tire, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 19V884, reported December 11, 2019, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A propane tube supplying the water heater may be routed too close to the tire tread. Contact between the tire and the tubing can wear a hole in the line, letting propane gas escape and increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.

The remedy is free. Dealers will install a metal shield around the propane tubing to protect it from tire contact. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. You can also contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 and reference campaign number CA#9572-1. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V884Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Triple E Unity2020