Clean Air Power, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E053000 by Clean Air Power, Inc.. Includes 900 affected units, CLEAN AIR POWER/LNG FUEL TANKS/TANK RUPTURE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nexgen liquid natural gas (lng) vehicle tanks with shroud (truck-style tanks) built from january 1998 to june 17, 2004. introduction of water into the discharge side of both the primary or secondary pressure relief valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the valves temporarily inoperable.

Corrective Action

Clean air power has notified its customers and will repair the tanks free of charge. the recall began june 15, 2004. 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 clean air power at 585-332-4800.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E053000
Manufacturer: Clean Air Power, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-08-02T00:00:00
Subject: Clean air power/lng fuel tanks/tank rupture
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Nexgen liquid natural gas (lng) vehicle tanks with shroud (truck-style tanks) built from january 1998 to june 17, 2004. introduction of water into the discharge side of both the primary or secondary pressure relief valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the valves temporarily inoperable.
Consequence Summary: This condition creates the risk of tank over-pressurization and a potential tank rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Clean air power has notified its customers and will repair the tanks free of charge. the recall began june 15, 2004. 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 clean air power at 585-332-4800.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-firn~jq4d_rhiz
NHTSA ID: 04E053000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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