9999 NEXGEN LNG TANK Recall

Campaign:

04E042000 on 06/07/2004

Component:

Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices

Affected:

1,509

Defect:

Nexgen liquid natural gas (lng) vehicle tanks with shroud (truck-style tanks) built before february 1, 2004. introduction of water into the discharge side of both the primary or secondary pressure relief valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the valves temporarily inoperable.

Consequence:

This condition creates the risk of tank over-pressurization and a potential tank rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Correction:

Nexgen has notified the original vehicle manufacturers who will notify their customers and conduct the recall remedy.

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