Safety Recalls of Polar Tank Trailer Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Polar Tank Trailer. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Polar Tank Trailer.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V188002; Jun. 22, 1999

This can result in the possibility of fuel leakage from the tank truck, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Polar Tank Trailer, 1999 Polar Tank Trailer

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: tank trucks and trailers using emco wheaton emergency discharge valves. 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. ... Details of this recall

NHTSA Recall #: 06V102000; Apr. 3, 2006

Should the wheel fail while the vehicle is in use, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Polar Tank Trailer

Component: WHEELS

Recall Summary: On certain trailers equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels may not have been properly pre-stressed and may experience premature cracking on the disc face that could result in failure. ... Details of this recall