Sterling Condor (2003-2004): Fuel system, other
Recall 04V453000 · Sep 15, 2004 · Freightliner LLC
67
vehicles affected
67
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V453000
- Date
- Sep 15, 2004
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 67
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Storage > Tank assembly > Pressure relief devices
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) STYLE TANKS, NEITHER THE PRIMARY NOR THE SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES HAVE OPENED TO RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF BOTH OF THESE VALVES SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SUBSEQUENT FREEZING IN SERVICE CAN RENDER THE VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS ON THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD COVER; ENSURE THE RELIEF VALVES ARE MOISTURE FREE AND ENSURE THAT THE RED COVER IS PRESENTLY IN PLACE ON THE SECONDARY RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V453000?
1 model: Sterling Condor (2003-2004), about 67 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V453000?
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS ON THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD COVER; ENSURE THE RELIEF VALVES ARE MOISTURE FREE AND ENSURE THAT THE RED COVER IS PRESENTLY IN PLACE ON THE SECONDARY RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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.