Defect Description For Recall
WeSTPort Is Recalling Certain Isx G Class 8 Vehicles Equipped With Liquefied Natural Gas Pumps. The Vent Hole Associated With The Pump Pressure Relief Valve May Have Been Covered By A Welding Process, During The Manufacture Of The Pump. This Can Render The Pressure Relief Valve IneffeCTIve, Resulting In The Possible Build Up Of Gas In The Pump If The Manual Shut-Off Valve Is Closed.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTPORT
Model Of Vehicle
ISX G
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V165000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Sudden Leak Of High Pressure Gas Within The Tank ShroUD And A Slower Leak Of Tank Pressure, Which Could Result In Personal Injury And/Or Vehicle Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
WeSTPort Will Inspect And Correct The Problem By Upgrading To An Automatic Shut-Off Valve That Does Not Use The Vent Hole. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2010. Owners May Contact Inland Kenworth Fontana At 1-909-823-9955 And Inland Kenworth Montebello At 1-323-278-4100.
Vehicle Manufacturer
WeSTPort Fuel Systems Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20100430
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
WeSTPort Fuel Systems Inc
Date Report Received
20100423