Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
POLAR
Model Of Vehicle
TANK TRAILER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V188002
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In The Possibility Of Fuel Leakage From The Tank Truck, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Emco Will Replace The Affected Valves With Another Valve That Does Not Contain The Design Defect.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
221
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Entrans International, Llc
Date Report Received
19990622