Emco F601 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99E019000
Manufacturer: EMCO WHEATON DTM
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: June 11th, 1999

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY DISCHARGE VALVES FOR GASOLINE TANKER TRUCKS. THE SHEAR GROOVE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAL FACE OF THE VALVE. IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE MATERIAL AROUND THE VALVE SEAT CAN TEAR.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 1999.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 EMCO WHEATON AT 1-877-880-6532. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).