NHTSARecalled Jul 15, 1999 · #99V188001
BEALL/EMCO/FUEL VALVE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Product details
- Product
- BEALL/EMCO/FUEL VALVE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BEALL TRAILERS OF MONTANA, INC
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.