Defect Description For Recall
4″ Coupling Gaskets Equipped On Heavy Trucks Used To Haul PetroleUM Based Products. The Wrong Formula Was Used In The Chemical Makeup Of The Gaskets Which Could Result In Swelling And Fracturing Of The Gasket.
Make Of Vehicle
ALLEGHENY
Model Of Vehicle
COUPLING GASKET
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E038000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
There Is A Risk That PetrolUM Based Products Will Leak From The Gaskets, TherEBY Leading To Possible Combustion And/Or Other Road Hazards.
Fix Defect
Allegheny Will Notify Its Customers And Provide Replacement Gaskets Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began July 1, 2002. 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 Allegheny Coupling Company At 814-273-8150.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Allegheny Coupling Company
Start Of Manufacture
20020215
End Of Manufacture
20020515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5701
Date Owners Notified
20020701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Allegheny Coupling Company
Date Report Received
20020625