Polar 1998–1999 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled June 22, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V188002 · Polar
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
221 units
Description
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.
What to do
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
Product
Polar TANK TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
Entrans International, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →