| Make : POLAR | Model : TANK TRAILER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V188002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19990622 | Date Added to Database: 20000217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLAR TANK TRAILER, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 221 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRUCKS AND TRAILERS USING EMCO WHEATON EMERGENCY DISCHARGE VALVES. THE SHEAR GROOVE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAL FACE OF THE VALVE. IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE MATERIAL AROUND THE VALVE SEAT CAN TEAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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