Emco Wheaton Dtm | NHTSA Recall #99E019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99E019000 by Emco Wheaton Dtm. Includes 2,100 affected units, EMCO/FUEL VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: emergency discharge valves for gasoline tanker trucks. 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.

Corrective Action

Emco will replace the affected valves with another valve that does not contain the design defect.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99E019000

Manufacturer: Emco Wheaton Dtm

Report Received Date: 1999-06-04T00:00:00

Subject: Emco/fuel valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 2,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: emergency discharge valves for gasoline tanker trucks. 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.

Consequence Summary: This can result in the possibility of fuel leakage from the tank truck, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Emco will replace the affected valves with another valve that does not contain the design defect.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-84k5.rct7-7f2n

NHTSA ID: 99E019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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