1998 Beall Trailer Recalls

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July 21st, 1999
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Recall Date
July 21st, 1999
Units Effected
15
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V188001
Manufacturer: BEALL TRAILERS OF MONTANA, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: December 17th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: May 7th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRUCKS AND TRAILERS USING EMCO WHEATON EMERGENCY DISCHARGE VALVES. 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:
EMCO REPORTED THAT 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 OR BEALL TRAILERS AT 1-406-252-7163. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Comments

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