Recall 04V393000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Defect in 2003-2004 FONTAINE TRUCK CHASSIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 86 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V393000 |
| Manufacturer | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 86 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-544-8175.
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