NHTSA Recall 04V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V378000; Date: Aug. 2, 2004
If not inspected the risk of tank over-pressurization and a catastrophic tank rupture can occur, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Peterbilt 320
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
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