Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BEALL
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V188001
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In The Possibility Of Fuel Leakage From The Tank Truck, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Emco Will Replace The Affected Valves With Another Valve That Does Not Contain The Design Defect.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Beall Trailers Of Montana, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19971217
End Of Manufacture
19990507
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Beall Trailers Of Montana, Inc
Date Report Received
19990715