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.
CLEAN AIR POWER – CLEAN AIR POWER/LNG FUEL TANKS/TANK RUPTURE
| Report Received Date | 08/02/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04E053000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 900 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E053000) |
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