NHTSA recall 04V339000
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Crane Coe and 1 more
Reported Jul 21, 20043 vehicles affectedCRANE CARRIER COMPANY
The defect
Certain trucks equipped with nexgen liquid natural gas (lng) tanks are being recalled. the introduction of water into the discharge side of both the primary and secondary relief valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the valves temporarily inoperative.
The risk
If not inspected the risk of tank over-pressurization and a catastrophic tank rupture can occur, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Crane will perform an inspection and provide instructions for ordering and installing the retrofit kit. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2004. owners should contact crane at 918-832-7305.