CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS TANKS ARE BEING RECALLED
— Recall Campaign #04V378000
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) TANKS ARE BEING RECALLED. THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V378000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 02, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V378000 |
| Units affected: | 1 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) TANKS ARE BEING RECALLED. THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.
- Consequeces:
- IF NOT INSPECTED THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE CAN OCCUR, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- NEXGEN WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER, PERFORM AN INSPECTION, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING AND INSTALLING THE RETROFIT KIT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEXGEN AT 1-770-720-6780 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
- Notes:
- PACCAR RECALL NO, 704-C.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH 2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).