Freightliner Recall 93V068000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 93V068000 · announced April 26, 1993 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 54 units affected
The problem
WHEN THE FUEL TANKS WERE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION 363.67, FUEL TANK CAPS AND/OR FILLER NECK WELDS LEAKED.
The risk
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANKS MAY LEAK AND IFA SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL EXPAND THE FILLER NECK INNER TUBE TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT BETWEEN IT AND THE OUTER TUBE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH A PROTOTYPE 1/4 TURN FUEL TANK CAP ANDFILLER NECK.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.