9999 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall

Campaign:: 12E052000 on 11/04/2012
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:: 166
Defect:: Hydraulic supply company (hsc) is recalling certain gates corporation super-vac hoses that were used to re-route gas lines during the modification of vehicles to accommodate disabled motorists. the hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak.
Consequence:: A gas leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Correction:: Hsc is currently working with the only affected distributors, triple s mobility inc. and its subcontractor, boulevard collision, to replace the affected gates corporation hoses with hoses suitable for gasoline, free of charge. for more information, owners should contact triple s mobility inc. at 1-727-230-9448 or boulevard collision at 1-727-541-5850.
Notes:: This recall only affects gates corporation super-vac hoses when used, inappropriately, to transfer gasoline and is not being conducted by the gates corporation.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.