NHTSA recall 02E038000 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Reported Jun 25, 20025,701 vehicles affectedALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANYBuilt Feb 15, 2002 – May 15, 2002
The defect
4" coupling gaskets equipped on heavy trucks used to haul petroleum based products. the wrong formula was used in the chemical makeup of the gaskets which could result in swelling and fracturing of the gasket.
The risk
There IS a risk that petrolum based products will leak from the gaskets, thereby leading to possible combustion and/or other road hazards.
The remedy
Allegheny will notify its customers and provide replacement gaskets free of charge. owner notification began july 1, 2002. 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 allegheny coupling company at 814-273-8150.