Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V159000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 317 affected units, MACK/NEXGEN/LNG RELIEF VALVES, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. the recall began april 6, 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 mack at 1-610-709-3337.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V159000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Mack/nexgen/lng relief valves
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 317

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0287
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.
Consequence Summary: This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. the recall began april 6, 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 mack at 1-610-709-3337.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gimz-nw38_cck9
NHTSA ID: 04V159000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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