Gates recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong

Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC) is recalling certain Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses that were used to re-route gas lines during the modification of vehicles to accommodate disabled motorists. The hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak.

What could happen

A gas leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

The fix

HSC is currently working with the only affected distributors, Triple S Mobility Inc. and its subcontractor, Boulevard Collision, to replace the affected Gates Corporation hoses with hoses suitable for gasoline, free of charge. For more information, owners should contact Triple S Mobility Inc. at 1-727-230-9448 or Boulevard Collision at 1-727-541-5850.

Vehicles covered

• Gates Super-Vac

Facts

NHTSA recall number

12E052000

Type

Equipment

Filed by

Hydraulic Supply Co.

Reported to NHTSA

Nov 5, 2012

Owners notified

Feb 1, 2013

Vehicles or items affected

166

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

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Part

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Notes

This recall only affects Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses when used, inappropriately, to transfer gasoline and is not being conducted by the Gates Corporation.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.