EquipmentRecall 13V-267 · Element and Ever-Lite vehicles

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC recall 13V-267 covers 185 Element and Ever-Lite vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1852 models
ReportedJun 25, 2013Owners notified Jul 19, 2013
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V267000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ever-Lite, and Element travel trailers. The trailers are equipped with propane cylinders that may leak gas or rupture.

The risk

Leaking propane gas, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

What to do

The fix

EverGreen will notify owners and dealers will replace the propane cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Evergreen 1-574-825-4298.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.