Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 93V-068 · 1992 Freightliner Freightliner
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 93V-068 covers 54 1992 Freightliner Freightliner for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WHEN THE FUEL TANKS WERE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION 363.67, FUEL TANK CAPS AND/OR FILLER NECK WELDS LEAKED.
The risk
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANKS MAY LEAK AND IFA SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL EXPAND THE FILLER NECK INNER TUBE TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT BETWEEN IT AND THE OUTER TUBE.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH A PROTOTYPE 1/4 TURN FUEL TANK CAP ANDFILLER NECK.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1992 to December 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.