NHTSA Recall 99E019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99E019000; Date: Jun. 4, 1999
This can result in the possibility of fuel leakage from the tank truck, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
9999 Emco F600; 9999 Emco F601
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Emco Wheaton Dtm
Affected Units:: 2,100
Recall Summary:
Equipment description: emergency discharge valves for gasoline tanker trucks. The shear groove is too close to the seal face of the valve. In certain side impact collisions, the material around the valve seat can tear.
How to Fix:
Emco will replace the affected valves with another valve that does not contain the design defect.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 11, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact emco wheaton at 1-877-880-6532. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 1999
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