Recall 04E053000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filling/charging

NHTSA recall 04E053000 · announced August 2, 2004 · Nexgen · 900 units affected

The problem

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.

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

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.

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.