Luxfer Gas Cylinders · United States · Crit
Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve MPVE-250: Fuel system — other
Affects Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve MPVE-250 · — — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Luxfer will notify owners, and provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational