Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 MACK LE Recall - Campaign #04V159000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 MACK LE RECALL - #04V159000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.

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Vehicle 2003 MACK LE
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INC
Manufactured between 4/26/1995 - 2/9/2004
Recalled on 4/10/2004
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INC
Owners Notified on 4/6/2004
# Affected 317
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Description ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Notes MACKRECALL NO SC0287.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 MACK LE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2003 MACK LE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2003 MACK LE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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