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Emco Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled June 4, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E019000 · Emco
Hazard
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
Units
2,100 units
Description
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.
What to do
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
Product
Emco F600 · Emco F601
Manufacturer(s)
EMCO WHEATON DTM
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →