FONTAINE TRUCK CHASSIS 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V393000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FONTAINE | TRUCK CHASSIS | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-05-14 | 2004-08-10 | 2004-08-13 |
Production Dates: 2003-08-18 - 2004-04-07
Manufacturers Involved: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-544-8175.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
