Recall
Polar Tank Trailer — 99V188002
NHTSA ID
99V188002
Make
Polar
Model
Tank Trailer
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-06-22
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
221
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.