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Nexgen Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled June 2, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E042000 · Nexgen
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NEXGEN HAS NOTIFIED THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WHO WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND CONDUCT THE RECALL REMEDY.
Units
1,509 units
Description
NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) VEHICLE TANKS WITH SHROUD (TRUCK-STYLE TANKS) BUILT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2004. INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH THE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERABLE.
What to do
NEXGEN HAS NOTIFIED THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WHO WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND CONDUCT THE RECALL REMEDY.
Product
Nexgen LNG TANK
Manufacturer(s)
NEXGEN FUELING
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →