Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E111000 Reported December 1, 2018

Cng tank valve stem may eject from valve body

Luxfer Canada Ltd. · N/A · 1,607 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E111000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,607
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 1, 2018
Completion Rate
79.90

Defect Summary

Luxfer canada ltd. (luxfer) is recalling certain one-turn valves (otv), part number mpve-250. if the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Luxfer Canada Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 18E111000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E111000?

NHTSA recall 18E111000 was issued by Luxfer Canada Ltd. on December 1, 2018. It addresses: Cng tank valve stem may eject from valve body. The recall affects approximately 1,607 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Luxfer Canada Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E111000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.