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Allegheny Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled June 25, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E038000 · Allegheny
Hazard
THERE IS A RISK THAT PETROLUM BASED PRODUCTS WILL LEAK FROM THE GASKETS, THEREBY LEADING TO POSSIBLE COMBUSTION AND/OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS.
Remedy
ALLEGHENY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY AT 814-273-8150.
Units
5,701 units
Description
4" COUPLING GASKETS EQUIPPED ON HEAVY TRUCKS USED TO HAUL PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS. THE WRONG FORMULA WAS USED IN THE CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF THE GASKETS WHICH COULD RESULT IN SWELLING AND FRACTURING OF THE GASKET.
What to do
ALLEGHENY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY AT 814-273-8150.
Product
Allegheny COUPLING GASKET
Manufacturer(s)
ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →