MAXI-METAL UNSPECIFIED 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : MAXI-METAL | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-07-01 - 1992-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V068000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-10-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 1993-04-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 54 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL EXPAND THE FILLER NECK INNER TUBE TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT BETWEEN IT AND THE OUTER TUBE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH A PROTOTYPE 1/4 TURN FUEL TANK CAP ANDFILLER NECK. |
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