Recall
Freightliner Freightliner — 93V068000
NHTSA ID
93V068000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Freightliner
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1993-04-26
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
54
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WHEN THE FUEL TANKS WERE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION 363.67, FUEL TANK CAPS AND/OR FILLER NECK WELDS LEAKED.
Consequence
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANKS MAY LEAK AND IFA SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EXPAND THE FILLER NECK INNER TUBE TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT BETWEEN IT AND THE OUTER TUBE.