Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V378000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices

PACCAR INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V378000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-02

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NEXGEN LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) TANKS ARE BEING RECALLED. THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IF NOT INSPECTED THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE CAN OCCUR, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

NEXGEN WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER, PERFORM AN INSPECTION, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING AND INSTALLING THE RETROFIT KIT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEXGEN AT 1-770-720-6780 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.

Notes

PACCAR RECALL NO, 704-C.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH 2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 3202003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.