Polar Tank Trailer (1998-1999): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 99V188002 · Jun 22, 1999 · Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.
221
vehicles affected
221
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V188002
- Date
- Jun 22, 1999
- Maker
- Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.
- Units affected
- 221
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRUCKS AND TRAILERS USING EMCO WHEATON EMERGENCY DISCHARGE VALVES. 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.
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Polar | Tank Trailer | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V188002?
1 model: Polar Tank Trailer (1998-1999), about 221 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V188002?
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
What can happen?
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.