| Make : FONTAINE | Model : TRUCK CHASSIS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030818 - 20040407 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V393000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040514 | Date Received by ODI: 20040810 | Date Added to Database: 20040813 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 86 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-544-8175. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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