Pleasant Valley T@B Travel Trailer recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 8, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC recalls 2013–2017 Pleasant Valley T@B Travel Trailer

Recall number

16V650000

Brand / firm

Pleasant Valley

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,286 units

Why it was recalled

A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.