Westport recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Westport is recalling certain isx g class 8 vehicles equipped with liquefied natural gas pumps. The vent hole associated with the pump pressure relief valve may have been covered by a welding process, during the manufacture of the pump. This can render the pressure relief valve ineffective, resulting in the possible build up of gas in the pump if the manual shut-off valve is closed.
What could happen
This could result in a sudden leak of high pressure gas within the tank shroud and a slower leak of tank pressure, which could result in personal injury and/or vehicle or property damage.
The fix
Westport will inspect and correct the problem by upgrading to an automatic shut-off valve that does not use the vent hole. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact inland kenworth fontana at 1-909-823-9955 and inland kenworth montebello at 1-323-278-4100.
Vehicles covered
- Westport Isx G 2007, 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V165000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Westport Fuel Systems Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 23, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.