Allegheny Coupling Company | NHTSA Recall #02E038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E038000 by Allegheny Coupling Company. Includes 5,701 affected units, ALLEGHENY/COUPLING GASKETS, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E038000
Manufacturer: Allegheny Coupling Company
Report Received Date: 2002-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Allegheny/coupling gaskets
Component: Unknown Or Other
Potentially Affected Units: 5,701

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: There is a risk that petrolum based products will leak from the gaskets, thereby leading to possible combustion and/or other road hazards.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3rar_a2ir.rnd9
NHTSA ID: 02E038000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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