Recall 04E042000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly, Pressure Relief Devices

NHTSA recall 04E042000 · announced June 2, 2004 · Nexgen · 1,509 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

NEXGEN HAS NOTIFIED THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WHO WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND CONDUCT THE RECALL REMEDY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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