NHTSA recall 04V378000
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Peterbilt 320
Reported Aug 2, 20041 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 704-CBuilt Feb 1, 2003 – Feb 1, 2003
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
Nexgen will notify the customer, perform an inspection, and provide instructions for ordering and installing the retrofit kit. owners should contact nexgen at 1-770-720-6780 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.