M.B. Sturgis recall: Equipment
What is wrong
M.B. Sturgis Inc. (M.B. Sturgis) is recalling certain Auto Changeover Regulators Model Number 108260/108263 for propane gas cylinders manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 25, 2015. In the affected regulators, propane gas may leak into the plastic gas level indicator window causing it to degrade and crack.
What could happen
If the indicator window cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
M.B. Sturgis has notified the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased the regulators and the RV manufacturers will conduct recalls to remove the regulators free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact M.B. Sturgis customer service at 1-888-291-6665.
Vehicles covered
- M.B. Sturgis Auto Changeover Regulator
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E091000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- M.B. Sturgis Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 15, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,456
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2015 to Jun 5, 2015
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 100515 0012
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- M.B. Sturgis recall: Equipment Jun 1, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.