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April 19, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E034000
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E034
Manufacturer Enerco Group, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,581
Summary
Enerco Group, Inc. (Enerco) is recalling certain Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick Disconnect; part number F276181 and 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assemblies, with part numbers F271806 and 71806. The brass LP gas quick disconnect fittings may crack, causing a gas leak.
Remedy
Enerco will work with the vehicle manufacturers to replace the quick-disconnect fittings, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Enerco customer service at 1-800-964-4328.
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.nhtsa.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: RV Aftermarket Products
Valued Enerco/Mr. Heater Customer,
This letter is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Enerco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain brass female quick disconnects manufactured by one of our related companies which sells the components to RV OEM Manufacturers.
We have become aware in the past few weeks that the component may develop cracks in the brass when fastened via the female pipe threads. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined the crack is not being introduced during the manufacturing process within our facility so the issue has escaped our quality inspections. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 20, 2022.
The affected components are a Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick Disconnect, Part Number F276181, and a 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly, Part Numbers F271806 and 71806. If a crack develops in a quick disconnect, propane could leak outside the vehicle. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire outside the vehicle.
We have reported this situation to NHTSA and wanted you to be aware that your company is referenced in our NHTSA filing. Our team will reach out in order to coordinate the return of inventory you have in your warehouse. We are working tirelessly on a replacement component that will be available under a new part number and our team will be in touch once that is available.
If any consumers contact you about this recall, please direct them to call 1-800-964-4328.
If you believe that Enerco has failed to remedy this defect adequately, you may contact NHTSA at: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator; 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE; Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the DOT Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Enerco is required to inform you that it is a violation of federal law for any dealer, distributor or retailer to sell or lease any new quick disconnect covered by this recall notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and are working quickly to develop a new robust design that will overcome any future issues.
Jeff Bush, President
ETP International, LLC.
Products:
F271806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
F276181 Mr. Heater Quick Disconnect
71806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
Amended Chronology (4/26/22)
February 15, 2022
Enerco’s affiliate Flex-Tech was contacted by an OEM RV Manufacturer to share information about several samples of cracked quick-disconnects. This quick-disconnect has been sold in the RV OEM market since approximately January 2018 and in the aftermarket since approximately 2016. Until this contact from the OEM RV Manufacturer, Enerco was aware of isolated claims of cracking, beginning in July 2021.
February 18, 2022
Enerco immediately started investigating the manufacturing process on behalf of Flex-Tech and found variation in the process of inserting the brass male nipple in to the quick disconnect. Enerco: (1) Found that UL/CSA spec allows up to 18.5ft lbs insertion torque; (2) Determined to set torque insertion torque at 12ft lbs; (3) Trained quality control inspectors to inspect for potential cracks that could have developed in the assembly process; (4) Implemented new plan on 2/21/22
April 5, 2022
Meeting at RV OEM on Wed April 5 who reported consumer warranty claims related to QD cracking in Q3 2021; Q4 2021; Q1 2022
April 6-8, 2022
Flex-Tech team went in to several RV OEM facilities and found cracked QD’s in recent shipments (production dates 3/2 to 3/31)
April 7-8, 2022
Enerco team spent 2 days at plant reviewing and investigating cracked quick-disconnects from the plants that were brought back.
April 8, 2022
Enerco team cannot re-create a crack at any level of insertion torque up to 60 ft lbs. Enerco reduced insertion torque from 12 ft lbs to 8ft lbs. Flex-Tech and Enerco purged plant inventory and Flex-Tech re-started production at 8ft lbs insertion torque; to date Flex-Tech has not detected cracked quick-disconnects within its facility, and all assemblies are 100% leak tested at 60psi. Enerco had an outside laboratory perform brass composition tests on recent cracked quick-disconnects as well as un-cracked samples going back to 2018 and found all met the brass material composition specification.
April 8-11, 2022
Enerco performed enhanced environmental (accelerated aging) chamber testing of quick-disconnects that were assembled with 8 ft lbs insertion torque and found no cracks.
April 12, 2022
Enerco detected porosity, contaminants, and carbon spots when reviewing the surface of cracks in the quick-disconnects.
April 11-19, 2022
Enerco continues to perform enhanced environmental chamber testing of quick-disconnects that were assembled at 8ft lbs insertion torque and have found no cracks. However, on April 19, 2022, Enerco was informed of additional quick-disconnect units that have developed cracks and is continuing to investigate. Enerco is working with the supplier to re-design a more robust quick-disconnect that will potentially begin production in late May 2022.
April 19-20
Enerco verified that 4 quick disconnects were identified that had developed a crack after being assembled with 8ft lbs insertion torque.
April 21
Enerco stopped adding quick disconnects to manifold assemblies and removed them from all manifolds within our facilities and replaced with a brass plug. RV OEM customers were notified of this change.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
ENERCO/ MR. HEATER | QUICK CONNECTOR SET |
18 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E034-8209.pdf 704.191KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/26/2022
RCLRPT-22E034-3008.PDF 215.223KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/27/2022
RCLRPT-22E034-6571.PDF 215.59KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E034-8478.PDF 214.168KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/27/2022
RCLRPT-22E034-9309.PDF 215.572KB
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology
RMISC-22E034-1660.pdf 87.492KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-FlexTech QD Recall letter 4-18-22
RCMN-22E034-8680.pdf 104.967KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-FlexTech QD Recall letter Update 4-22-22
RCMN-22E034-2417.pdf 106.391KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2
RCLQRT-22E034-1364.PDF 211.122KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22E034-0914.PDF 211.224KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22E034-0097.PDF 211.222KB
Miscellaneous Document – Amended chronology
RMISC-22E034-5410.pdf 91.365KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22E034-0253.PDF 211.312KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22E034-8149.PDF 211.413KB
Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22E034-4035.PDF 211.515KB
Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2023-3
RCLQRT-22E034-8479.PDF 211.748KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22E034&docType=RCL
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SEOCONTENT-START
April 18, 2022
Valued Flex-Tech Customer,
We have become aware in the past few weeks of complaints at the plant level of cracks developing in our female quick disconnects that is either connected to our LP Gas Manifolds or shipped on specific Hose Assemblies sold separately. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined that the crack is not being produced within our facility so it has escaped our inspections as well as our 100% system leak checks. A potential crack may develop in your facility or, in rare cases, after you have assembled the system to an RV and performed pressure drop testing. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 8, 2022.
We are in the process of working with NHTSA in order to report this issue and wanted you to be aware that your company will be noted in the 573 Filing. We want to work closely with you as we work through this issue together. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and are working quickly to develop a new robust design that will overcome any future issues.
Please give me a call at your convenience and I will provide additional details.
Jeff Bush, President
(m) 440-429-4579; (e) jeff.bush@us-egi.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: RV Aftermarket Products
Valued Enerco/Mr. Heater Customer,
This letter is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Enerco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain brass female quick disconnects manufactured by one of our related companies which sells the components to RV OEM Manufacturers.
We have become aware in the past few weeks that the component may develop cracks in the brass when fastened via the female pipe threads. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined the crack is not being introduced during the manufacturing process within our facility so the issue has escaped our quality inspections. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 20, 2022.
The affected components are a Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick Disconnect, Part Number F276181, and a 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly, Part Numbers F271806 and 71806. If a crack develops in a quick disconnect, propane could leak outside the vehicle. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire outside the vehicle.
We have reported this situation to NHTSA and wanted you to be aware that your company is referenced in our NHTSA filing. Our team will reach out in order to coordinate the return of inventory you have in your warehouse. We are working tirelessly on a replacement component that will be available under a new part number and our team will be in touch once that is available.
If any consumers contact you about this recall, please direct them to call 1-800-964-4328.
If you believe that Enerco has failed to remedy this defect adequately, you may contact NHTSA at: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator; 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE; Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the DOT Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Enerco is required to inform you that it is a violation of federal law for any dealer, distributor or retailer to sell or lease any new quick disconnect covered by this recall notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and are working quickly to develop a new robust design that will overcome any future issues.
Jeff Bush, President
ETP International, LLC.
Products:
F271806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
F276181 Mr. Heater Quick Disconnect
71806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
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April 21, 2022
RE: Adjustment to Recall Dates
We have become aware in the past few weeks of complaints at the plant level of cracks developing in our female quick disconnects that is either connected to our LP Gas Manifolds or shipped on specific Hose Assemblies sold separately. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined that the crack is not being produced within our facility and therefore, has escaped our inspections as well as our 100% system leak checks. A potential crack may develop in your facility or, in rare cases, after you have assembled the system to an RV and performed pressure drop testing. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2nd tier brass sub-supplier and we have been unsuccessful at any level of insertion force (torque) to avoid the potential for cracking. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 20, 2022 (which will be reflected in our 573 Filing).
At this point in time, we are in the very unfortunate situation where we simply do not have a viable solution to avoid cracks developing with our current quick disconnect inventory. Due to this situation, we have no choice but to ship manifold systems with pipe plugs where the QD is normally installed. We have a longer term fix that is approximately 5-6wks away and are working hourly to find alternate QD supply solutions in order to begin adding them back to the manifold systems. We sincerely apologize for this situation and know this is much more than a minor inconvenience. Our company has been in the LP Gas Industry for over 60 years and will continue to work with your team to get past this challenge as quickly as possible.
Jeff Bush, President
(m) 440-429-4579; (e) jeff.bush@us-egi.com
CC: Rebecca G (FlexTech)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: RV Aftermarket Products
Valued Enerco/Mr. Heater Customer,
This letter is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Enerco has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain brass female quick disconnects manufactured by one of our related companies which sells the components to RV OEM Manufacturers.
We have become aware in the past few weeks that the component may develop cracks in the brass when fastened via the female pipe threads. After an exhaustive effort to identify the problem and the source, we have determined the crack is not being introduced during the manufacturing process within our facility so the issue has escaped our quality inspections. The root cause for this crack has been identified as contamination and/or porosity in the brass from our 2nd tier brass sub-supplier. Our records at this point indicate the relevant window for products that may contain cracks were shipped between July 1, 2021 and April 20, 2022.
The affected components are a Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick Disconnect, Part Number F276181, and a 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly, Part Numbers F271806 and 71806. If a crack develops in a quick disconnect, propane could leak outside the vehicle. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire outside the vehicle.
We have reported this situation to NHTSA and wanted you to be aware that your company is referenced in our NHTSA filing. Our team will reach out in order to coordinate the return of inventory you have in your warehouse. We are working tirelessly on a replacement component that will be available under a new part number and our team will be in touch once that is available.
If any consumers contact you about this recall, please direct them to call 1-800-964-4328.
If you believe that Enerco has failed to remedy this defect adequately, you may contact NHTSA at: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator; 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE; Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the DOT Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Enerco is required to inform you that it is a violation of federal law for any dealer, distributor or retailer to sell or lease any new quick disconnect covered by this recall notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and are working quickly to develop a new robust design that will overcome any future issues.
Jeff Bush, President
ETP International, LLC.
Products:
F271806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
F276181 Mr. Heater Quick Disconnect
71806 Mr. Heater ¼” Quick Disconnect Hose Assembly
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Submission Date : APR 27, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-034
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Address : 4560 W. 160th St.
Cleveland OH 44135
Company phone : 216-588-0134
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,581
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Part No. : F276181
Size : N/a
Function : N/a
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket replacement female quick-disconnect for use on recreational
vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Brand / Trade 2 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : F271806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick-disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : 71806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Enerco’s affiliate, Flex-Tech, has been advised that certain propane female
brass quick-disconnects produced by its vendor Deking may have a defect in
the brass causing the female component to crack, which may result in a low
pressure leak on the outside of the RV. The defect is due to porosity,
contamination and carbon in the brass. This defect began to manifest in
components sold starting in July 2021. RV OEM manufacturers reported a rise
in warranty claims in Q3 2021, Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. Neither Enerco or Flex-
Tech is aware of any thermal events or injuries arising out of this defect and
does not believe that it presents a substantial risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The threat of propane leaking from a crack that may develop in the female
quick disconnect. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could
cause a fire outside the vehicle; however, the low pressure in the hose makes
the actual risk of fire from this issue very low.
Description of the Cause : Enerco has conducted testing and examination of the brass material and has
found that some of the brass components may have porosity, contamination
and carbon.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
The crack in the brass fitting is visible.
Involved Components :
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Component Part Number : F276181
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Part Number : F271806
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Part Number : 71806
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Deking Corporation Co., Ltd.
Address : Guang Dong Zhao Qing Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone P.R.C. Foreign States 526238
Country : China
Chronology :
See amended chronology submitted 4/26/22.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Enerco will replace aftermarket quick-disconnects with the newly
designed model when it becomes available. Enerco and Flex-Tech will cooperate
with any recall decided to be conducted by any of its RV OEM
customers. Moving forward Enerco and Flex-Tech will begin shipment of
the newly designed model as soon as it becomes available.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Over-torqueing a quick disconnect that also has brass with contamination,
carbon and porosity introduces the risk of cracking. The new quick-disconnect
model will feature a more robust design using thicker brass hex
stock.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The schedule for starting production of the new quick-disconnect model is
still being developed.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Enerco will notify its customers (which are retailers) of this recall by first
class mail. Enerco will also contact its customers by telephone. Enerco
also intends to notify its customers by email.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 19, 2022 – MAY 19, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Submission Date : APR 19, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-034
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Address : 4560 W. 160th St.
Cleveland OH 44135
Company phone : 216-588-0134
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,132
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Part No. : F276181
Size : N/a
Function : N/a
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket replacement female quick-disconnect for use on recreational
vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 07, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Enerco’s affiliate, Flex-Tech, has been advised that certain propane female
brass quick-disconnects produced by its vendor Deking may have a defect in
the brass causing the female component to crack, which may result in a low
pressure leak on the outside of the RV. The defect is due to porosity,
contamination and carbon in the brass. This defect began to manifest in
components sold starting in July 2021. RV OEM manufacturers reported a rise
in warranty claims in Q3 2021, Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. Neither Enerco or Flex-
Tech is aware of any thermal events or injuries arising out of this defect and
does not believe that it presents a substantial risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The threat of propane leaking from a crack that may develop in the female
quick disconnect. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could
cause a fire outside the vehicle; however, the low pressure in the hose makes
the actual risk of fire from this issue very low.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of the Cause : Enerco has conducted testing and examination of the brass material and has
found that some of the brass components may have porosity, contamination
and carbon.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
The crack in the brass fitting is visible.
Involved Components :
Component Name : N/A beyond equipment identified above
Component Description : N/A beyond description above
Component Part Number : N/A beyond Part Numbers identified above
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Deking Corporation Co., Ltd.
Address : Guang Dong Zhao Qing Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone P.R.C. Foreign States 526238
Country : China
Chronology :
See attached chronology.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Enerco will replace aftermarket quick-disconnects with the newly
designed model when it becomes available. Enerco and Flex-Tech will cooperate
with any recall decided to be conducted by any of its RV OEM
customers. Moving forward Enerco and Flex-Tech will begin shipment of
the newly designed model as soon as it becomes available.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Over-torqueing a quick disconnect that also has brass with contamination,
carbon and porosity introduces the risk of cracking. The new quick-disconnect
model will feature a more robust design using thicker brass hex
stock.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The schedule for starting production of the new quick-disconnect model is
still being developed.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Enerco will notify its customers (which are retailers) of this recall by first
class mail. Enerco will also contact its customers by telephone. Enerco
also intends to notify its customers by email.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 19, 2022 – MAY 19, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Submission Date : APR 27, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-034
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Address : 4560 W. 160th St.
Cleveland OH 44135
Company phone : 216-588-0134
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,581
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Part No. : F276181
Size : N/a
Function : N/a
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket replacement female quick-disconnect for use on recreational
vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Brand / Trade 2 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : 71806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : F271806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick-disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Enerco’s affiliate, Flex-Tech, has been advised that certain propane female
brass quick-disconnects produced by its vendor Deking may have a defect in
the brass causing the female component to crack, which may result in a low
pressure leak on the outside of the RV. The defect is due to porosity,
contamination and carbon in the brass. This defect began to manifest in
components sold starting in July 2021. RV OEM manufacturers reported a rise
in warranty claims in Q3 2021, Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. Neither Enerco or Flex-
Tech is aware of any thermal events or injuries arising out of this defect and
does not believe that it presents a substantial risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The threat of propane leaking from a crack that may develop in the female
quick disconnect. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could
cause a fire outside the vehicle; however, the low pressure in the hose makes
the actual risk of fire from this issue very low.
Description of the Cause : Enerco has conducted testing and examination of the brass material and has
found that some of the brass components may have porosity, contamination
and carbon.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
The crack in the brass fitting is visible.
Involved Components :
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Set
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Component Part Number : F276181
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Part Number : F271806
Component Name : Mr. Heater 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Description : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Component Part Number : 71806
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Deking Corporation Co., Ltd.
Address : Guang Dong Zhao Qing Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone P.R.C. Foreign States 526238
Country : China
Chronology :
See amended chronology submitted 4/26/22.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Enerco will replace aftermarket quick-disconnects with the newly
designed model when it becomes available. Enerco and Flex-Tech will cooperate
with any recall decided to be conducted by any of its RV OEM
customers. Moving forward Enerco and Flex-Tech will begin shipment of
the newly designed model as soon as it becomes available. Enerco will file
quarterly reports.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Over-torqueing a quick disconnect that also has brass with contamination,
carbon and porosity introduces the risk of cracking. The new quick-disconnect
model will feature a more robust design using thicker brass hex
stock.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The schedule for starting production of the new quick-disconnect model is
still being developed.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Enerco will notify its customers (which are retailers) of this recall by first
class mail. Enerco will also contact its customers by telephone. Enerco
also intends to notify its customers by email.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 19, 2022 – MAY 19, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Submission Date : APR 26, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-034
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Enerco Group, Inc.
Address : 4560 W. 160th St.
Cleveland OH 44135
Company phone : 216-588-0134
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,581
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Set with Shutoff Valve and Excess Flow Plug-Quick
Disconnect
Part No. : F276181
Size : N/a
Function : N/a
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket replacement female quick-disconnect for use on recreational
vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Brand / Trade 2 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : F271806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick-disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : Mr. Heater
Model : 1/4 Quick Connector Hose Assembly
Part No. : 71806
Size : N/A
Function : N/A
Descriptive Information : Aftermarket female and male quick disconnect hose assembly for use on
recreational vehicles.
Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 20, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Enerco’s affiliate, Flex-Tech, has been advised that certain propane female
brass quick-disconnects produced by its vendor Deking may have a defect in
the brass causing the female component to crack, which may result in a low
pressure leak on the outside of the RV. The defect is due to porosity,
contamination and carbon in the brass. This defect began to manifest in
components sold starting in July 2021. RV OEM manufacturers reported a rise
in warranty claims in Q3 2021, Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. Neither Enerco or Flex-
Tech is aware of any thermal events or injuries arising out of this defect and
does not believe that it presents a substantial risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The threat of propane leaking from a crack that may develop in the female
quick disconnect. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could
cause a fire outside the vehicle; however, the low pressure in the hose makes
the actual risk of fire from this issue very low.
Description of the Cause : Enerco has conducted testing and examination of the brass material and has
found that some of the brass components may have porosity, contamination
and carbon.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
The crack in the brass fitting is visible.
Involved Components :
Component Name : N/A beyond equipment identified above
Component Description : N/A beyond description above
Component Part Number : N/A beyond Part Numbers identified above
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Deking Corporation Co., Ltd.
Address : Guang Dong Zhao Qing Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone P.R.C. Foreign States 526238
Country : China
Chronology :
See amended chronology submitted 4/26/22.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Enerco will replace aftermarket quick-disconnects with the newly
designed model when it becomes available. Enerco and Flex-Tech will cooperate
with any recall decided to be conducted by any of its RV OEM
customers. Moving forward Enerco and Flex-Tech will begin shipment of
the newly designed model as soon as it becomes available.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Over-torqueing a quick disconnect that also has brass with contamination,
carbon and porosity introduces the risk of cracking. The new quick-disconnect
model will feature a more robust design using thicker brass hex
stock.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The schedule for starting production of the new quick-disconnect model is
still being developed.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Enerco will notify its customers (which are retailers) of this recall by first
class mail. Enerco will also contact its customers by telephone. Enerco
also intends to notify its customers by email.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 19, 2022 – MAY 19, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-034 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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