Recall 02E038000: Unknown Or Other

NHTSA recall 02E038000 · announced June 25, 2002 · Allegheny · 5,701 units affected

The problem

4" COUPLING GASKETS EQUIPPED ON HEAVY TRUCKS USED TO HAUL PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS. THE WRONG FORMULA WAS USED IN THE CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF THE GASKETS WHICH COULD RESULT IN SWELLING AND FRACTURING OF THE GASKET.

The risk

THERE IS A RISK THAT PETROLUM BASED PRODUCTS WILL LEAK FROM THE GASKETS, THEREBY LEADING TO POSSIBLE COMBUSTION AND/OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS.

What to do

ALLEGHENY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY AT 814-273-8150.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.