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Nexgen Fuel System, Other recall

Recalled August 2, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E053000 · Nexgen

Hazard
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CLEAN AIR POWER HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 15, 2004. 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 CLEAN AIR POWER AT 585-332-4800.
Units
900 units

Description

NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) VEHICLE TANKS WITH SHROUD (TRUCK-STYLE TANKS) BUILT FROM JANUARY 1998 TO JUNE 17, 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

CLEAN AIR POWER HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 15, 2004. 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 CLEAN AIR POWER AT 585-332-4800.

Product
Nexgen LNG FUEL TANK
Manufacturer(s)
CLEAN AIR POWER, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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